research shows that 14.3% of persons 20-25 years old and 59.9 % of persons 60-65 years old vote. What is the absolute increase from the younger group to the older group to the nearest point?
To calculate the absolute increase from the younger group to the older group, we need to find the difference in their voting percentages.
First, let's calculate the absolute difference in the voting percentages. Subtract the percentage of the younger group from the percentage of the older group:
Absolute difference = Percentage of older group - Percentage of younger group
Absolute difference = 59.9% - 14.3%
Absolute difference = 45.6%
However, we want to round the answer to the nearest point. In this case, the nearest point refers to the nearest decimal place to the right of the decimal point.
Since the absolute difference is 45.6%, rounding it to the nearest point equals 46%. Therefore, the absolute increase in voting from the younger group to the older group, rounded to the nearest point, is 46%.