Question

PLEASE ANYONE: The percent of change when a new value is larger than the original value is called a percent of _________?

A. Change
B. Decrease
C. Increase
D. Interest

Answer 1

C. Increase

Explanation:

Since the new value is larger than the original value, there was an increase in the number, so it is called percent of increase.

Answer 2

Increase

Explanation:

Let's say that 50% of people liked ice cream in 2020. In 2022, 65% of people liked ice cream. There is an increase of people liking ice cream. So, it is called a percent increase.

Remember...

A) A percent change can be either an increase OR a decrease.

B) A decrease can only LOWER the percentage

So, it has to be C.