Pre-Algebra

How to solve

Percent change compares the difference to the ORIGINAL value, then scales to 100.

Steps

  1. Compute the change: new − old (drop the sign; the prompt says increase or decrease).
  2. Divide the change by the original value.
  3. Multiply by 100 for the percent.

Example

A price rises from 40 to 50. Percent increase?

  1. Change: 10.
  2. 10 ÷ 40 = 0.25 → 25%.

Answer: 25

How to type answers

  • Enter just the number — 25 means 25%
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