The following data shows the distribution of bank branches in Canada in 2008 and 2018. Complete the last two columns of the table by calculating the absolute increase or decrease in branches, and the percentage increase or decrease for each province and territory. (To calculate absolute increase/decrease, subtract the number of branches in 2008 from the number of branches in 2018. Then, divide this number by the number of branches in 2008 and multiply by 100 to find the percentage increase/decrease) (12 marks)

2. MAKE SURE TO SHOW ALL CALCULATIONS IN THE BLANKS

Province/ Territory	Number of Branches	Absolute Increase/Decrease	% Increase/Decrease
	2008	2018
Newfoundland	136	148
PEI	31	34
Nova Scotia	258	269
New Brunswick	186	207
Quebec	1499	1783
Ontario	3066	3608
Manitoba	337	309
Saskatchewan	387	297
Alberta	726	718
British Columbia	852	938
Yukon, NWT, Nunavet	28	38
Totals	7506	8349
Source: Canadian Payments Association, with permission

1. Which province or territory had the largest percentage increase? (1 mark)

1. Which province(s) experienced negative growth? (1 mark)

1. How many of the provinces and territories had percentage increases over 10%? List these provinces and their percentage increases. (3 marks)

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