Economics B A-Level
Percentage point change
What Percentage point change means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Percentage point change
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The absolute difference between two percentages, found by the simple arithmetic difference between two percentage figures.
Topics that use Percentage point change
- Appendix 3: Quantitative skills (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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