Alpha: 1/2 the town's labour force was unemployed at some point during the year. Those who were unemployed were unemployed for about 5 weeks on average throughout the year.

Beta:About 10% of the labour force was unemployed at some time during the year. Those who were unemployed were unemployed for about 8 months on average.

Calculate the annual unemployment rate for 2019 for Alpha and Beta

Which city did unemployed workers experience greater economic hardship?Why