In a country with a population of 20 million, there are 9 million employed and 1 million unemployed. What is the labour force (in millions)?
A) 20
B) 10
C) 9
D) 8
E) 1

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labor force is the total number of people who are either employed or unemployed. Thus, the labor force in this country is:

Labor force = employed + unemployed
Labor force = 9 million + 1 million
Labor force = 10 million

Therefore, the best choice is B.

In a Country with a Population of 20 Million, There