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 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 calculate the percent change?

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Percent change is calculated by taking the difference between the new value and the original value, dividing by the original value, and then multiplying by 100.

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If a price goes from $50 to $40, what is the percent decrease?

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The percent decrease is 20%.

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If a price goes from $30 to $45, what is the percent increase?

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The percent increase is 50%.

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What does it mean if a value increases by 100%?

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If a value increases by 100%, it means the new value is double the original value.

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What does it mean if a value decreases by 50%?

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If a value decreases by 50%, it means the new value is half of the original value.

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What is a discount?

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A discount is a reduction in the original price of a product or service, often expressed as a percentage.

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How do you find the sale price after a discount?

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To find the sale price after a discount, subtract the discount amount from the original price.

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If a shirt costs $40 and is on sale for $30, what is the discount percentage?

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The discount percentage is 25%.