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Labor productivity rises from 10 to 11.25 units per labor-hour. What is the percentage increase?
- 12.5%
- 1.25%
- 11.1%
- 112.5%
Answer
A. 12.5%
Solution
Increase = (11.25 - 10)/10 × 100 = 12.5%.
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