Percent of Change Flashcard

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What is percent of change?

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Percent of change is a way to express the difference between an old value and a new value as a percentage of the old value.

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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 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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A car's value decreased from $15,000 to $12,000. 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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The temperature rose from 50°F to 60°F. What is the percent of change?

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20%.

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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 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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If a product's price increased from $40 to $50, what is the percent of change?

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25%.