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Finding PERCENT CHANGE: First, find the difference between the original and the new amount. Next, divide the differenceby the original amount. Finally, convert the result into a percent. Be sure to identify whether the solution is an increase or a decrease. Find the percent decrease from 500 people down to350 people. Example: First, subtract:500 - 350 = 150 people Next, divide the result by the original number: 150 / 500 = 3/10 Finally, convert the result to a percent:3/10= .3 = 30% decrease Find the percent change: 20 is increased to 30. A 10%B 33%C 50%D 100% Find the percent change. 8 is increased to 10. A 2%B 20% C 25%D 40% Find the percent change. 41 is increased to 82. A 41%B 50%C 100%D 200% Find the percent change. 50 is decreased to 25. A 25%B 50%C 100%D 200% Find the percent change. 80 is decreased to 60. A 20%B 25%C 75%D 400% Find the percent of change. Round to the nearest whole percent. 99 is decreased to 44. A 44%B 56%C 80%D 180% Find the percent of change. Round to the nearest whole percent. 66 is decreased to 22. A 7%B 33%C 44%D 67% Find the percent of change. 32 is increased to 64. A 32%B 50%C 100%D 200% Find the percent of change. 10 is increased to 30. A 33%B 50%C 100%D 200% Find the result after the percent increase. 12 goes up by 25%. A 14B 15C 16D 20 |