Mathematics
Original Value After Percentage Increase
Find the original value before a percentage increase.
Original Value = Final Value × 100 / (100 + Increase%)
Formula Explanation
Reverse the increase by dividing the final value by the corresponding multiplier.
Variables Explained
Final Value = value after increase; Increase% = percentage increase.
Solved Example
After a 20% increase, a value becomes 600. Find the original value.
Original Value = 600 × 100 / 120 = 500.