In a small town of 100 people,there are 10 children under 15,10 retired people,60 people with full-time jobs,3 people with part-time jobs,3 full-time students aged 15 and over,and 4 full-time homemakers.The remaining people do not have jobs,but want them.All but one of these has actively looked for a job in the last four weeks.How many people are in the labour force in this town?
A) 60.
B) 63.
C) 72.
D) 73.
E) 80.

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The labor force consists of those who have jobs and those who are actively seeking jobs. The following groups are considered to be in the labor force:

- Children under 15: Not considered in the labor force.
- Retired people: Not considered in the labor force.
- People with full-time jobs: Considered in the labor force.
- People with part-time jobs: Considered in the labor force.
- Full-time students aged 15 and over: Not considered in the labor force.
- Full-time homemakers: Not considered in the labor force.
- Remaining people who want jobs: Considered in the labor force.

So, the total number of people in the labor force is:

60 (full-time jobs) + 3 (part-time jobs) + 1 (the one who has not actively looked for a job) + 8 (the remaining people who actively looked for a job) = 72.

Therefore, the best choice is C) 72.

In a Small Town of 100 People,there Are 10 Children