3.3.6

Calculate Percentage Change from Price

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Percentage Change

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Format

  • If you are calculating the percentage increase then change = new - old.
  • If you are calculating a percentage decrease then change = old - new.
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Example

  • If someone buys ingredients for £20 and sells pancakes using those ingredients for £35 then their profit is £35 - £20 = £15.
  • They make 75% profit as shown in the image.

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