Table:
|  | Year Ended December 31, |  | Change |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2018 | 2017 | $ | % |
|  |  | (dollars in thousands) |  |  |
| Other expense, net | $ 4,628 | $ 302 | $ 4,326 | 1432.5% |
| % of revenue | 3% | 0% |  |  |
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Other Expense, Net
Other expense, net decreased by $4.3 million in 2018 compared to 2017 as a result of an increase in interest expense of $5.7 million related to interest expense due under our convertible senior notes. This increase was offset by an increase of $1.4 million of interest income earned on our short-term investments.
Question:
What is the average Other expense, net for 2017 and 2018?
Answer: (4628 + 302) / 2 = 2465