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Unemployment rose from January to March a year from 2.5% to 2.9%. How big was the increase in percentage points and in percent?​

User Abriggs
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Answer:

0.4% increase although I don't know what a percentage point is sorry.

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User Xaviersjs
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Answer:

The increase in percentage points was 0.4

The increase in percent was 16%

Explanation:

To find the increase in percent, divide the increase in percentage points by the initial unemployment rate and multiply by 100: (0.4 / 2.5) * 100 = 16%.

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