during the recession of 2008 and 2009, out of 123 million females over the age of 16 years, only 72 million people are actively working in the labor force, actively seeking employment. show percentages

Answer: 58.5%

Explanation:

Total population of women = 123 million

Total active working population = 72 million

Percentage of people actively working=

72 million / 123 million * 100

= 0.585 * 100

= 58.5%

Therefore, 58.5% of the total population of women are actively working leaving 41.5% as unemployed women