Percent Change

Percent Change

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Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is percent change?

Back

Percent change is a measure of how much a quantity has increased or decreased relative to its original value, expressed as a percentage.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate percent change?

Back

Percent Change = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the original value is 72 and the new value is 36, what is the percent change?

Back

Percent Change = ((36 - 72) / 72) x 100 = -50%. This indicates a decrease of 50%.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If Mrs. Ciampa had 27 students last year and 30 this year, what is the percent change?

Back

Percent Change = ((30 - 27) / 27) x 100 = 11.11%, approximately 11%.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative percent change indicate?

Back

A negative percent change indicates a decrease in value.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive percent change indicate?

Back

A positive percent change indicates an increase in value.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If sales increased from 10,000 to 18,500, what is the percent increase?

Back

Percent Increase = ((18,500 - 10,000) / 10,000) x 100 = 85%.

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