Percents Greater Than 100 Word Problems

Front

What does it mean to have a percentage greater than 100%?

Back

A percentage greater than 100% indicates that the amount is more than the whole. For example, 150% means one and a half times the original amount.

Front

How do you calculate a percentage increase?

Back

To calculate a percentage increase, subtract the original amount from the new amount, divide by the original amount, and then multiply by 100.

Front

If Zachary has 4 bags of Takis and Nyren has 350% more, how do you find how many bags Nyren has?

Back

Calculate 350% of 4 (which is 14) and then add that to Zachary's 4 bags: 4 + 14 = 18 bags.

Front

What is the formula to find the total when given a percentage increase?

Back

Total = Original Amount + (Percentage Increase × Original Amount)