percent increase and decrease flashcard

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What is percent increase?

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Percent increase is a measure of how much a quantity has grown relative to its original amount, expressed as a percentage.

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What is percent decrease?

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Percent decrease is a measure of how much a quantity has shrunk relative to its original amount, expressed as a percentage.

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How do you calculate percent change?

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Percent change is calculated using the formula: ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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If a camera's price changes from $50 to $38, what is the percent change?

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24% decrease.

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Cody's weight increased from 110 pounds to 150 pounds. What is the percent increase?

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36% increase.

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What is the percent change from $18 to $45?

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150% increase.

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If a purse originally costs $25 and is now $15, what is the percent decrease?

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40% decrease.

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What is the percent change from 20 miles to 11 miles?

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45% decrease.

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What does a 100% increase mean?

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A 100% increase means the new value is double the original value.

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What does a 50% decrease mean?

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A 50% decrease means the new value is half of the original value.