Percent of Change

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What is Percent of Change?

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Percent of Change is a measure that describes how much a quantity has increased or decreased in relation 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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Find the percent of change when 128 pounds is increased to 155 pounds.

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21.09%.

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Find the percent of change for minimum wage $8.10 increased to $15.00.

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85.19%.

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Find the percent of change for a wrestler going from 173 pounds to 160 pounds.

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7.51%.

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If Mr. Wood smiled 3 out of 51 days, what is the percent of times he did not smile?

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94.12%.

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Find the percent of change when crime rate goes from 8 crimes to 9 crimes.

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12.5%.

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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 increases from $50 to $75, what is the percent of change?

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50%.