SOLUTION: The jobless rate in a small town in Nevada increased from 8.7% in 2007 to 12.3% in 2009. Can you help me predict the jobless rate in 2010? Thanks so much.

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Question 447397: The jobless rate in a small town in Nevada increased from 8.7% in 2007 to 12.3% in 2009. Can you help me predict the jobless rate in 2010? Thanks so much.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The jobless rate went up by +12.3+-+8.7+=+3.6+ % in 2 years
That is +1.8+ % in one year. In 2010, the rate will increase
to +12.3+%2B+1.8+=+14.1+ % This is true only if the relation
jobless rate / year is linear.