In a small town of 100 people, there are 10 children under 16, 10 retired people, 60 people with full-time jobs, 3 people with part-time jobs, 3 full-time students over 16, and 4 full-time homemakers. The remaining people did not have jobs, but wanted them. How many people are in the labor force of this town?

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The age-eligible population is 90, taking out the 10 children who are too young to work. The labor force is 73, taking out the 17 people who are not in the labor force (retired, full-time students, and homemakers).

In a Small Town of 100 People, There Are 10