Percent Increase and Percent 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 convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign (%). For example, 0.05 becomes 5%.

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What is the formula to find the new amount after a percent increase?

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New Amount = Original Amount + (Original Amount x Percent Increase).

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What is the formula to find the new amount after a percent decrease?

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New Amount = Original Amount - (Original Amount x Percent Decrease).

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Find the percent of change from 126 ounces to 48 ounces.

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62% decrease.

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If Mark spent $178 on groceries and reduces his costs by 15%, how much will he spend next month?

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$151.30.

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If the number of tests decreased from 70 to 21, what is the percent decrease?

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70% decrease.

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What is a 25% increase on 52 companies?

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65 companies.

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How do you calculate the percent change?

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