Percent Increase and 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 Amount - Original Amount) / Original Amount) 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 Amount - New Amount) / Original Amount) x 100.

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How do you calculate the new amount after a percent increase?

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To calculate the new amount after a percent increase, use the formula: New Amount = Original Amount + (Original Amount x Percent Increase).

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How do you calculate the new amount after a percent decrease?

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To calculate the new amount after a percent decrease, use the formula: New Amount = Original Amount - (Original Amount x Percent Decrease).

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Find the new amount: 52 companies; 25% increase.

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65 companies.

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Find the new amount: 12,000 miles; 5% increase.

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12,600 miles.

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Find the new amount: 56 books; 75% decrease.

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14 books.

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Find the percent of change: From 20 miles to 11 miles.

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45% decrease.

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Find the percent of change: From 126 ounces to 48 ounces.

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62% decrease.

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What is the formula for percent change?

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