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What is percent increase?

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Percent increase is a measure of how much a quantity has grown relative to its original amount, expressed as a percentage.

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What is percent decrease?

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Percent decrease is a measure of how much a quantity has shrunk relative to its original amount, expressed as a percentage.

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How do you calculate percent increase?

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

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How do you calculate percent decrease?

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

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If a quantity increases from 50 to 65, what is the percent increase?

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The percent increase is 30%.

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

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The percent decrease is 25%.

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What is the formula for finding the new amount after a percent increase?

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New Amount = Original Amount + (Original Amount × Percent Increase) / 100.

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What is the formula for finding the new amount after a percent decrease?

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New Amount = Original Amount - (Original Amount × Percent Decrease) / 100.

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A shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

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The sale price is $30.

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A bike is regularly priced at $200, but it is on sale for 15% off. What is the sale price?

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The sale price is $170.