The table below shows the number of unemployed individuals aged 50 and over in the North West region of England, measured in thousands.
| Month | Thousands |
|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | 82.5 |
| Aug 2022 | 84.1 |
| Sep 2022 | 85.6 |
| Oct 2022 | 87.2 |
| Nov 2022 | 88.0 |
| Dec 2022 | 89.5 |
| Jan 2023 | 91.2 |
| Feb 2023 | 92.4 |
| Mar 2023 | 93.8 |
| Apr 2023 | 94.5 |
| May 2023 | 93.1 |
| Jun 2023 | 91.8 |
Calculate the percentage change in the number of unemployed individuals aged 50 and over in the North West region between October 2022 and April 2023. You are advised to show your working.
47 exam-style questions on Edexcel A A Level Economics 2.1.3 Employment and unemployment. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.