Percent Increase Definition

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What is the purpose of using percentages in many settings?

  • To complicate data analysis
  • To confuse people with complex calculations
  • To increase the difficulty of mathematical problems
  • To compare two numerical values (correct)

When is percentage increase often used?

  • To describe population growth among different groups and areas (correct)
  • To describe changes in temperature
  • To predict future trends
  • To explain historical events

What does the term 'percentage increase' refer to?

  • The initial value only
  • The difference between the final and initial values, expressed as a percentage of the final value
  • The final value only
  • The difference between the final and initial values, expressed as a percentage of the initial value (correct)

How many steps are required to calculate the percentage increase in some quantity?

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How do increase and percentage increase tie into the percentage increase formula?

<p>They form the basis of the percentage increase formula, showing the change in quantity over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of percentage increase, what is considered the 'new number'?

<p>Final value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the percentage increase calculated according to the text?

<p>By subtracting the final value from the initial value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the amount of increase as a percentage of the older value?

<p>Initial value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When calculating percentage increase, why do we always divide by the initial value and not the final value?

<p>To maintain consistency in calculations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to remember when calculating percentage increase?

<p>Always divide by the initial value (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Purpose of Percentages

To compare two numerical values.

Percentage Increase Use

Describes population growth among different groups and areas.

Percentage Increase Definition

Difference between final and initial values as a percentage of the initial value.

Steps to Calculate Percentage Increase

Two steps are required to calculate percentage increase.

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Increase and Percentage Increase Formula

Show change in quantity over time, forming the basis of the formula.

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New Number in Percentage Increase

The final value represents the 'new number' in calculations.

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Calculating Percentage Increase

Subtract final value from initial value to determine growth.

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Initial Value in Percentage Increase

Represents the amount of increase as a percentage of the older value.

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Dividing by Initial Value

Always divide by the initial value to maintain consistency in calculations.

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Crucial Calculation Reminder

Always divide by the initial value when calculating percentage increase.

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