If discouraged workers who gave up looking for jobs are counted,the total unemployment rate in the U.S.A.for 2014 was about ________.
A) 16 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 12 percent
D) 13 percent

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D)According to the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,the total number of job openings in 2014 was 4 million,with more than 10.2 million unemployed workers.In January 2014,the unemployment rate was 6.6 percent; however,if discouraged workers who have given up looking for jobs are counted,the total unemployment rate was about 12.7 percent.

If Discouraged Workers Who Gave Up Looking for Jobs Are