SOLUTION: In May, the jobless rate for teen seeking employment was 4%. By October teh rate was 6%. What is the rate of change? (January = 1) I got .4% per month.

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Question 76809: In May, the jobless rate for teen seeking employment was 4%. By October teh rate was 6%. What is the rate of change? (January = 1)
I got .4% per month.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2% increase over a 5 month period
.02/5=.004=.4%
you are correct!!!!!