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Introduction to Percentage Increase
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Today, we are going to learn about percentage increase. To start, can anyone tell me what percentage means?
Isn't it just a way to express a number as a fraction of 100?
Exactly! Now, when we talk about percentage increase, we are looking at how much something has grown. The formula is: (New Value - Original Value) / Original Value x 100. Can anyone give me an example where we might use this?
Like when prices go up during sales?
Good example! Letโs say a shirt originally costs $20, and now it's $25. How would you calculate the percentage increase?
I think it would be (25 - 20) / 20 x 100, which equals 25%!
Well done! So, the price increased by 25%. Remember, to find the percentage increase, we subtract the original from the new value, divide by the original, and multiply by 100. Let's summarize this point!
Introduction to Percentage Decrease
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Now that we understand percentage increase, let's discuss percentage decrease. Can anyone describe what this might mean in context?
It probably relates to prices or values going down, like sales discounts.
Absolutely! The formula for percentage decrease is similar: (Original Value - New Value) / Original Value x 100. What happens if a product went from $50 to $30?
That would be (50 - 30) / 50 x 100; I think itโs 40%.
Excellent! So that means there was a 40% decrease. Always remember to use the original value in your calculations. Letโs wrap up today's discussion on these terms.
Introduction & Overview
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Percentage increase and decrease are fundamental concepts that help in evaluating changes in quantities and understanding real-world applications, such as discounts and profit calculations. This section delves into formulas and examples to illustrate how these calculations are performed.
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Percentage Increase and Decrease
Understanding Percentages
Percentage increase and decrease are critical for making sense of changes in values within various contexts, especially in financial mathematics, commerce, and data analysis.
Percentage Increase
- Definition: The percentage increase quantifies how much a value has grown relative to its original amount.
- Formula:
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Percentage Increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) x 100 \
Percentage Decrease
- Definition: The percentage decrease shows how much a value has declined compared to its initial value.
- Formula:
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Percentage Decrease = ((Original Value - New Value) / Original Value) x 100 \
Significance
Understanding these concepts enables individuals to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, investments, pricing strategies, and interpreting data trends accurately. Through the lens of quantitative literacy, learners can apply these principles to real-world scenarios effectively.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Percentage Increase: A growth measure of a number relative to its original amount.
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Percentage Decrease: A decline measure showing how much a number diminishes from its initial value.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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If a car's price rises from $22,000 to $24,200, the percentage increase can be calculated as ((24,200 - 22,000) / 22,000) * 100 = 10%.
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A smartphone originally costs $800 and is discounted to $640. The percentage decrease would be ((800 - 640) / 800) * 100 = 20%.
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๐ต Rhymes Time
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For increase, it's a gain, from the original we do refrain.
๐ Fascinating Stories
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Once there was a store where prices could increase and decrease, with each sale telling a tale of growth or loss that made shoppers prevail!
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I = O + N (Increase equals Original plus New Value).
๐ฏ Super Acronyms
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- Percentage Increase Denoted by Increase.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Percentage Increase
Definition:
A measure of how much a quantity has grown compared to its original size, expressed in a percentage.
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Term: Percentage Decrease
Definition:
A measure of how much a quantity has shrunk relative to its original size, also expressed as a percentage.