alleryA vote share rising from 40% to 50% of the total is, relative to the earlier share, an increase of:
A50%
B25%
C20%
D10%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 25%
Rise of 10 points on a base of 40 ⟹ 10/40 × 100 = 25% relative increase.
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