Percent Change II

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What is percent change?

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Percent change is a measure of how much a quantity has increased or decreased relative to its original value, expressed as a percentage.

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How do you calculate percent change?

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Percent Change = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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If the original price of an item is $45 and the new price is $54, what is the percent change?

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20% increase.

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What does a positive percent change indicate?

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A positive percent change indicates an increase in value.

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What does a negative percent change indicate?

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A negative percent change indicates a decrease in value.

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If a microwave's price increases from $96 to $115.20, what is the percent increase?

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20% increase.

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If Mrs. Ciampa had 27 students last year and 30 this year, what is the percent change in the number of students?

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11% increase.

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What is the formula for calculating percent decrease?

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Percent Decrease = ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) x 100.

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If a scooter's regular price is $65.50 and it is on sale for $52.40, what is the percent decrease?

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20% decrease.

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How do you interpret a percent change of 85%?

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It means the value has increased by 85% compared to its original value.