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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?

2 steps Signup and view all the answers

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

They form the basis of the percentage increase formula, showing the change in quantity over time Signup and view all the answers

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

Final value Signup and view all the answers

How is the percentage increase calculated according to the text?

By subtracting the final value from the initial value Signup and view all the answers

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

Initial value Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain consistency in calculations Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to remember when calculating percentage increase?

Always divide by the initial value Signup and view all the answers