Answer:
33%
Step-by-step explanation:
In 2003, there were 78.9 thousand jobs in the industry and it increases annually by 2.65 thousand jobs from 2003 to 2013.
Hence, from 2003 to 2013, i.e. 10 years the jobs have increased by (2.65×10) = 26.5 thousand.
Therefore, the percent increase in jobs in the industry from 2003 to 2013 is given by [tex]\frac{26.5*100}{78.9} = 33.6[/tex] % ≈ 33%. (Answer)
