Unemployment rate
New Zealand's Unemployment Rate 1989-1997
This graph shows the average unemployment rate in New Zealand for each of the years 1989-1997. Answer the following questions about the graph.
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In which year was the unemployment rate 7 percent? ______________________ |
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In which two years was the unemployment rate over 10 percent? ___________________ |
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Which year had the sharpest fall in the unemployment rate? |
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Look at the shape of the graph above. Now draw a straight line on the graph to show the average unemployment rate for 1989-1997. |