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Percentage Change Calculator

📊 Percentage Change Calculator

This tool calculates the percentage change between two values, showing whether it is an increase or decrease. Enter the initial and final values to get an accurate percentage difference instantly.

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📌 Understanding Percentage Change

Percentage change shows the relative increase or decrease of a value compared to its original value. The formula is:

Percentage Change = [(Final – Initial) / Initial] × 100%

📌 Example Calculations

Initial ValueFinal ValuePercentage Change
507550%
10080-20%
20025025%

🔧 Practical Applications of Percentage Change

1. Finance & Investing: Used to analyze stock market performance.

2. Business & Economics: Helps in tracking profit/loss percentages.

3. Science & Data Analysis: Used to measure growth rates in experiments.

❓ FAQs

Q1: What does a negative percentage change mean?
✅ A negative percentage change means the value has decreased.

Q2: How can I calculate percentage change manually?
✅ Use the formula [(Final – Initial) / Initial] × 100.

Q3: What happens if the initial value is 0?
✅ The percentage change cannot be calculated when the initial value is 0.

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