The labor force equals the number of people A) employed. B) unemployed. C) employed plus unemployed. D) in the working-age population.

The answer is C.

Explanation:

Unemployment is a situation in which those who are willing and able to work can not get the job i. e those who are actively searching for a job can't get one.

While employment is when those that are willing and able to work are employed.

Therefore, labour force is the addition of employed people and unemployed people.