Percent Increase and Decrease

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What is percent increase?

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Percent increase is the amount of increase expressed as a percentage of the original amount. It is calculated using the formula: ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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What is percent decrease?

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Percent decrease is the amount of decrease expressed as a percentage of the original amount. It is calculated using the formula: ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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How do you calculate percent increase?

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To calculate percent increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide the result by the original value, and then multiply by 100.

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How do you calculate percent decrease?

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To calculate percent decrease, subtract the new value from the original value, divide the result by the original value, and then multiply by 100.

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If a quantity increases from 50 to 75, what is the percent increase?

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50% increase.

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If a quantity decreases from 80 to 60, what is the percent decrease?

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25% decrease.

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What is the formula for percent change?

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Percent Change = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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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.

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If the original price of a shirt is $20 and it is now $15, what is the percent decrease?

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25% decrease.