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Percentage increase measures how much a quantity grows relative to its original value, expressed as a percentage. It's commonly used in finance, economics, and general mathematics to track growth rates.
The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:
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Explanation: The formula converts the percentage rate to a decimal multiplier (1 + rate/100) which is then applied to the original value.
Details: Percentage increase calculations are used in salary raises, price increases, investment growth, population growth, and many other real-world scenarios where growth needs to be quantified.
Tips: Enter the original value and the percentage increase rate. Both values must be non-negative numbers. The calculator will compute the new value after the specified percentage increase.
Q1: How is percentage increase different from percentage difference?
A: Percentage increase measures growth from an original value, while percentage difference compares two values without reference to which is original.
Q2: What if I want to calculate multiple percentage increases?
A: For consecutive increases, apply each percentage one after another or use the compound growth formula.
Q3: Can this calculator handle decreases?
A: While designed for increases, you can enter negative percentage values to calculate decreases, though a dedicated percentage decrease calculator might be clearer.
Q4: How precise are the calculations?
A: The calculator provides results rounded to 2 decimal places, which is typically sufficient for most applications.
Q5: What's the difference between percentage points and percentage increase?
A: Percentage points refer to absolute differences in percentages, while percentage increase refers to relative growth from an original value.