1. What is Percentage Increase?

Percentage increase measures how much a quantity has grown relative to its original value, expressed as a percentage. It's commonly used in finance, economics, statistics, and everyday calculations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• Original Value — The starting amount before increase
• Rate — The percentage increase to apply

Explanation: The formula calculates the increased amount by multiplying the original value by 1 plus the percentage rate (converted from percentage to decimal).

3. Practical Applications

Details: Percentage increase calculations are used in:

• Salary raises and wage increases
• Price adjustments and inflation calculations
• Investment growth projections
• Statistical data analysis
• Performance improvement measurements

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original value and the percentage increase rate. Both values must be non-negative 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 multiple increases?
A: For consecutive increases, apply each percentage sequentially to the new value.

Q3: How do I reverse a percentage increase?
A: To find the original value after an increase, divide by (1 + rate/100).

Q4: What's the difference between percentage increase and compound growth?
A: Percentage increase is a one-time change, while compound growth applies increases repeatedly to the growing amount.

Q5: How do I add percentage increases to multiple items?
A: Apply the same percentage to each item individually, as increases are relative to each original value.