Three ways to use it
- What is X% of Y? For example, 15% of 2,400 is 360.
- X is what percent of Y? For example, 45 out of 60 marks is 75%.
- Percentage change. For example, a price going from 800 to 1,000 is a 25% increase.
How percentage change is worked out
Take the new value, subtract the old value, divide by the old value and multiply by 100. A negative answer is a decrease.
