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[–] FishFace@piefed.social 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

A percentage increase is a relative increase. The thing you're thinking of would be described as "percentage points".

It's somewhat misleading to talk about a large percentage increase on a small base, though.

A percentage increase is a relative increase. The thing you're thinking of would be described as "percentage points".

Yes, as I pointed out it is technically correct. Just a misleading first impression.