Table:
|  |  | Year Ended December 31 |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 |  | 2018 to 2019 % change | 2017 to 2018 % change |
|  |  |  | (In thousands, except percentages) |  |  |
| General and Administrative | $ 141,076 | $ 103,491 | $ 81,680 | 36% | 27% |
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General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $38 million, or 36%, in 2019 compared to 2018. The overall increase was primarily due to increased employee compensation-related costs of $15 million, driven by headcount growth, and a one-time termination-related charge of $3 million during 2019. The overall increase was also driven by costs associated with our acquisition of Smooch in 2019 including transaction costs of $3 million and a one-time share-based compensation charge of $3 million related to accelerated stock options of Smooch. Further contributing to the overall increase was an increase in allocated shared costs of $3 million
General and administrative expenses increased $22 million, or 27%, in 2018 compared to 2017. The overall increase was primarily due to increased employee compensation-related costs of $15 million, driven by headcount growth, and increased allocated shared costs of $3 million.
Question:
What was the increase in general and administrative expenses from 2017 to 2018?
Answer: 22