When compared with whites, the unemployment rate among blacks in the U.S. is
A) about ten times higher.
B) approximately equal.
C) about twice as high.
D) slightly lower.
E) less than half.

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According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in June 2021, the unemployment rate for whites in the U.S. was 5.2%, while for blacks it was 9.2%. Therefore, the unemployment rate among blacks is about twice as high as that of whites.

When Compared with Whites, the Unemployment Rate Among Blacks in the U.S