Question

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?​

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

Answer 2

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%.