If the total population is 175 million, the labor force is 100 million, and 89 million workers are
employed, then the unemployment rate is 11 percent.

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The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force and multiplying by 100. 
So, the number of unemployed workers is 100 million - 89 million = 11 million. 
Then, the unemployment rate is (11 million / 100 million) x 100 = 11%.

If the Total Population Is 175 Million, the Labor Force