Percent increase/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 fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100. For example, 5/10 = (5 ÷ 10) x 100 = 50%.

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What is the formula to find the percent of change?

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The formula to find the percent of change is: ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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If a price increases from $40 to $60, what is the percent increase?

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Percent increase = ((60 - 40) / 40) x 100 = 50%.

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

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Percent decrease = ((80 - 60) / 80) x 100 = 25%.

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What is the percent of 30 out of 150?

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Percent = (30 / 150) x 100 = 20%.

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If a student scores 45 out of 60 on a test, what is their percent score?

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Percent score = (45 / 60) x 100 = 75%.

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What is the percent of change if a population increases from 200 to 250?

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Percent change = ((250 - 200) / 200) x 100 = 25%.

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If a shirt originally costs $30 and is now $24, what is the percent decrease?

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Percent decrease = ((30 - 24) / 30) x 100 = 20%.