The unemployment rate equals
A) the number of unemployed workers)/the U.S. population older than 16 years of age) × 100.
B) the number of unemployed workers)/the civilian population) × 100.
C) the number of unemployed + employed workers)/U.S. population older than 16 years of age) × 100.
D) the number of unemployed workers)/the number of employed + unemployed workers) × 100.

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The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed workers by the total labor force (which is the sum of employed and unemployed workers) and then multiplying by 100.

The Unemployment Rate Equals