Table:
| € million | 2017/2018 | 2018/2019 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earnings before interest and taxes EBIT | 713 | 828 |
| Earnings share of non-operating companies recognised at equity | 0 | 0 |
| Other investment result | 0 | −1 |
| Interest income/expenses (interest result) | −136 | −119 |
| Other financial result | −2 | 1 |
| Net financial result | −137 | −119 |
| Earnings before taxes EBT | 576 | 709 |
| Income taxes | −216 | −298 |
| Profit or loss for the period from continuing operations | 359 | 411 |
| Profit or loss for the period from discontinued operations after taxes | −22 | −526 |
| Profit or loss for the period | 337 | −115 |
Paragraphs:
Net financial result and taxes
1 Adjustment of previous year according to explanation in notes.
Net financial result The net financial result from continuing operations primarily comprises the interest result of €−119 million (2017/18: €−136 million) and the other financial result of €1 million (2017/18: €−2 million). Net interest result improved significantly as a result of more favourable refinancing terms.
Question:
What was the percentage change in Earnings before interest and taxes EBIT in 2018/2019 from 2017/2018?
Answer: (828-713)/713 = 16.13