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Percentage Increase and

Decrease
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The cost of a can of milo is to increase by 22%. The
current cost is $7.45

Increase
Method One:
• Find the percentage of the original amount
• Add that amount on to the original

Method Two:
• Add the percentage on to 100%.
• Find that percentage of the original amount.
The cost of a Ghanda hoodie is to be discounted by 15%.
The current cost is $45

Decrease
Method One:
• Find the percentage of the original amount
• Subtract that amount from the original

Method Two:
• Subtract the percentage from 100%.
• Find that percentage of the original amount.
Percentage Change A phone normally retails for $545. It is currently on sale
for $500. What percentage discount is this?

• Percentage discount = 100

The size of a packet of BBQ Shapes has increased from


• Percentage increase = 100 200g to 250g. What percentage increase is this?

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