Labor trends were recently studied using a survey of respondents who were either unemployed (A) or employed (B). The survey results revealed that among those surveyed, 70% of those currently unemployed gain employment within the following month, and 30% remain unemployed. Meanwhile, 80% of those currently employed maintain employment through the following month, and 20% become unemployed. Suppose 60% of the population is currently employed.

Using the probabilities and states given, what percentage of the population will likely be employed two months from now? (Enter numerical value only. Do not enter % sign. Round the percentage to 1 decimal place, or to the nearest tenth of a percent.)

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