Percent of Change Flashcard

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What is percent of change?

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

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How do you calculate percent of change?

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Percent of change = ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) x 100.

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If a student's test score increased from 75% to 90%, what is the percent of change?

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20%.

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If a stock price decreased from $80 to $60, what is the percent of change?

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-25%.

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If a population increased from 500 to 600, what is the percent of change?

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20%.

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If the weight of a fruit increased from 100 grams to 120 grams, what is the percent of change?

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20%.

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If the price of a shirt increased from $20 to $25, what is the percent of change?

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25%.

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What does a negative percent of change indicate?

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A negative percent of change indicates a decrease in value.

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What does a positive percent of change indicate?

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A positive percent of change indicates an increase in value.

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What is the formula for calculating the new value after a percent of change?

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New Value = Old Value + (Old Value x Percent Change / 100).