alleryThe pass rate rises from 40% to 50%. What is its relative increase?
A10%
B20%
C25%
D50%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 25%
The ten-percentage-point rise divided by the original 40% rate is a relative increase of 25%.
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