Last year, a government reported an increase in the number of people who were employed and an increase in the unemployment rate. Which statement would best explain the report?
A) There was an increase in labour force.
B) There was a decrease in labour force.
C) There was an increase in adult population.
D) There was a decrease in adult population.

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If there was an increase in the number of people who were employed and an increase in the unemployment rate, it means that more people entered the labour force but not everyone was able to find a job, resulting in a higher unemployment rate.

Last Year, a Government Reported an Increase in the Number