Question

Why is the percent increase from 45 to 75 not equal to the percent decrease from 75 to 45? Select three options.

UThe amount of change drent for the percent increase and the percent decrease
UThe ratio of the percent increase is not the same as the percent decrease.
OThe ratio for the percent increase has a smaller denominator than the percent decrease.
U The ratio for the percent increase has a different numerator than the percent decrease.
O The original amount for the percent increase is different from the original amount for the percent decrease.

Answer 1

work out the difference (increase) between the two numbers you are comparing. Then: divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. % increase = Increase ÷ Original Number × 100. If your answer is a negative number, then this is a percentage decrease.

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