A percentage that many people watch is the Fed Rate. Following the 2008 recession the Fed rate was .25% and remained steady for 7 years. Since December of 2015, we have seen 7 rate hikes as follows:
12/15/2015 - .5%
Chapter 6
Find some meaningful data on the web that relates to percentages and share with your classmates.
For example, review the "80/20 rule" which actually has broad implications for all of us.
See http://management.about.com/cs/generalmanagement/a/Pareto081202.htm (Links to an external site.)
Many folks have enjoyed the book The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Success by Achieving More with Less (Paperback) by Richard Koch ISBN:
