Mathematics
Percentage Increase
Calculate the percentage increase in a value.
Percentage Increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) × 100
Formula Explanation
Divide the increase by the original value and multiply by 100.
Variables Explained
New Value = final value; Original Value = initial value.
Solved Example
A price rises from 400 to 500. Find the percentage increase.
Increase = 500 - 400 = 100. Percentage Increase = (100 / 400) × 100 = 25%.