📊 Percentage Change Calculator
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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 Value | Final Value | Percentage Change |
---|---|---|
50 | 75 | 50% |
100 | 80 | -20% |
200 | 250 | 25% |
🔧 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.