Inflation rate increases 17 6

A math problem!

Let's break it down:

"Inflation rate increases 17 6"

This means the inflation rate has increased by 17.6%.

To calculate the new inflation rate, we need to know the original inflation rate. Let's assume the original inflation rate is x%.

The new inflation rate would be:

x% + 17.6% = (x + 17.6)%

For example, if the original inflation rate was 2%, the new inflation rate would be:

2% + 17.6% = 19.6%

So, the inflation rate has increased by 17.6% to 19.6%.