Mathematics
Percentage Change
Find the relative change between two values.
Percentage Change = (Change / Original Value) × 100
Formula Explanation
Change may be an increase or a decrease; its direction determines the result.
Variables Explained
Change = absolute difference; Original Value = starting value.
Solved Example
A quantity changes from 120 to 150.
Change = 30. Percentage Change = (30 / 120) × 100 = 25% increase.