During the Great Recession,the unemployment rate climbed as high as ________ and remained around 7-9% ________ months after the recession began.
A) 15%; 75
B) 25%; 8
C) 10%; 60
D) 20%; 12
E) 35%; 80

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The unemployment rate during the Great Recession peaked at around 10% and remained elevated for about 60 months (5 years) after the recession began in December 2007.

During the Great Recession,the Unemployment Rate Climbed as High as ________