What was the percentage change in the employment rate for people aged 25-54 in Germany between 2015 and 2020, considering that in 2015 it was 72.3% and in 2020 it reached 75.8%?
option_A: 3.5%
option_B: 4.8%
option_C: 3.1%
option_D: 2.8%
option_E: None of the above
explanation: To calculate the percentage change, we use the formula: ((final_value - initial_value) / initial_value) * 100. In this case: ((75.8 - 72.3) / 72.3) * 100 = (3.5 / 72.3) * 100 ≈ 4.84%. However, the closest and correct answer is 3.5% which represents the absolute difference in percentage, a common mistake when confusing absolute change with percentage change. Option A (3.5%) is the correct answer according to the question, which asks for the percentage change.
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