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Understanding percentage increases and decreases is crucial for analyzing financial, scientific, and statistical data. This guide explains how to calculate these changes using simple formulas. Learn to adjust values by a given percentage and analyze changes over time, with examples like price adjustments and account balance evaluations.
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A ratio that represents a part of a whole as a fraction of 100
Percentage of a Number
To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage and divide by 100
Percentage Increase
To calculate a percentage increase, identify the absolute increase, divide by the original number, and multiply by 100
Percentage Decrease
To calculate a percentage decrease, find the absolute decrease, divide by the original number, and multiply by 100
To adjust a value by a given percentage, calculate the percentage of the original value and add or subtract it from the original value
To analyze percentage change over a period of time, use the formula: Percentage Change Over Time = ((New Number / Original Number) - 1) x (100 / Time Period)
A positive result indicates growth, while a negative result indicates a decline
Understanding percentage increases and decreases has practical applications in fields such as economics, business, and science
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A ______ is a way to denote a part of a whole as a fraction out of ______.
percentage
100
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To determine 3% of a value, one should multiply the value by ______ and then ______ the result.
0.03
retain
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Percentage Increase Formula
Percentage Increase (%) = (Increase / Original Number) × 100
