Table 1 shows the labor productivity index (measured as output per hour worked) for Sector X (Manufacturing) and Sector Y (Services) in a country between 2018 and 2021.
| Year | Sector X (Manufacturing) | Sector Y (Services) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 100 | 100 |
| 2019 | 104 | 106 |
| 2020 | 102 | 105 |
| 2021 | 108 | 111 |
From Table 1, it can be concluded that labour productivity:
was higher in absolute terms in Sector Y than in Sector X from 2019 to 2021.
grew at the same percentage rate in both sectors between 2020 and 2021.
grew at a faster percentage rate in Sector X than in Sector Y between 2020 and 2021.
increased in every year of the period for both sectors.
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