In 2000, female literacy in Rajasthan was 60%. By 2010, it increased to 75%. What is the percentage increase in female literacy over this decade?

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Answer

25%

The correct answer is 25% — 25%

Step-by-step solution

Calculate the absolute increase: $75 - 60 = 15$ . Compute the percentage increase: $\frac{15}{60} \times 100 = 25$ . State the result.
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25%

Common mistake: Using the final value instead of the original value to compute percent change

Concept tested: Statistical analysis of literacy