Q: How much, if any, did the bankruptcy rate increase during the first quarter of 2001? (of 65 respondents) 15%   The rate decreased. 15%   The rate increased by 5%. 26%   The rate increased by 10%. 23%   The rate increased by 20%. 9%   The rate increased by 30%. 11%   The rate increased by 40%. The rate increased by 20% according to CreditNet.com.