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Calculate a percentage change

A percentage change compares the difference with the starting amount. Using the ending amount as the denominator answers a different question.

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3 sections

01

Understand the idea

A percentage change compares the difference with the starting amount. Using the ending amount as the denominator answers a different question.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Subtract the starting value from the ending value, divide by the starting value and multiply by 100. A move from 80 to 100 is a 25% increase.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Percentage change from a zero starting value is undefined under this formula.

Important limit

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