1. What is a Percentage Increase?

A percentage increase represents how much a quantity has grown relative to its original value. It's commonly used in finance, economics, and general mathematics to express growth rates.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• \( Original\ Value \) — The starting amount before the increase
• \( Percentage \) — The percentage increase to apply

Example: For a 20% increase on 5000, the calculation would be 5000 × (1 + 0.20) = 6000.

3. Practical Applications

Details: Percentage increases are used in salary raises, price adjustments, investment growth calculations, and performance metrics.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original value and the percentage increase you want to calculate. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is percentage increase different from percentage points?
A: Percentage increase is relative to the original value, while percentage points are absolute differences between percentages.

Q2: Can I calculate decreases with this formula?
A: Yes, by entering a negative percentage (though the calculator currently restricts to positive values).

Q3: What's the difference between percentage increase and compound growth?
A: Percentage increase is a one-time calculation, while compound growth applies the percentage repeatedly over periods.

Q4: How do I reverse a percentage increase?
A: To find the original value after an increase, divide the new value by (1 + percentage/100).

Q5: Why does 20% of 5000 equal 1000, but 20% increase equals 6000?
A: A 20% increase means adding 20% of the original value to itself (5000 + 1000 = 6000).