How do you find percent increase and decrease

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Mathematics

Mila Davidson

5 November, 21:29

How do you find percent increase and decrease

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Darrell · Answer 1

To calculate percentage decrease: First work out the difference (decrease) between the two numbers you are comparing. Then divide the decrease by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. If your answer is a negative number then this is a percentage increase

Alyson Jefferson · Answer 2

Work out the difference (decrease) between the two numbers you are comparing. divide the decrease by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. If your answer is a negative number then this is a percentage increase.