Percent Increase and Percent Decrease

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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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What is the formula for finding the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Discount Percentage × Original Price)