Finding Percent Increase and Percent Decrease using an Equation
Directions: Fill in the blanks of the equation to show that you understand how to use an eg
problems. Be sure to find the new amount.
1.
Increase 25 by 23%
25 x (1.00+ 0.23) = 25 x
2.
Decrease 400 by 26%
400 x (1.00 -0.26) = 400 x
3. Increase 700 by 1%
700 x
= 700 x
4.
Decrease 120 by 20%
120 x
) = 120 x