Percent of change

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the percent change from 26 to 74. It begins by identifying the initial and final values, then calculates the change by subtraction. The tutorial discusses the concept of percentages as fractions and explains how to handle improper fractions when the change exceeds the initial value. The cross multiplication method is used to find the percent change, resulting in a 184.6% increase. The video concludes with a summary of the calculation process.

What is the initial step in finding the percent change from 26 to 74?

• Add the two numbers

• Divide the final value by the initial value

• Subtract the initial value from the final value

• Multiply the numbers

Why is the percent change greater than 100% in this example?

• Because the change is equal to the initial value

• Because the change is greater than the initial value

• Because the change is less than the initial value

• Because the initial value is zero

In the context of percentages, what does an improper fraction indicate?

• The percentage is less than 100%

• The percentage is exactly 100%

• The percentage is greater than 100%

• The percentage is negative

What mathematical concept is used to calculate the percent change in this example?

• Addition

• Cross-multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the final calculated percent change from 26 to 74?

• 100%

• 150%

• 200%

• 184.6%