Use the data below to answer each question to the right. (in thousands) Working age 2500 population Labor force 1550 Employed 1364 Not in the labor force 950 5 1 point Calculate the number of unemployed (in thousands). Typeyouranswer 6 1 point Calculate the labor force participation rate. Typeyouranswer 7 1 point Calculate the unemployment rate.

## Step 1: Calculate the number of unemployed### Subtract the number of employed from the labor force: ## Step 2: Calculate the labor force participation rate### Divide the labor force by the working age population and multiply by 100: ## Step 3: Calculate the unemployment rate### Divide the number of unemployed by the labor force and multiply by 100: