160 likes | 302 Views
Ms. Drake 7th grade Math. Percents Lesson 51 Percent of Increase or Decrease. Vocabulary. Interest Percent Percent of Change Percent of Decrease Percent of Increase Principal Simple Interest.
E N D
Ms. Drake 7th grade Math Percents Lesson 51 Percent of Increase or Decrease
Vocabulary Interest Percent Percent of Change Percent of Decrease Percent of Increase Principal Simple Interest
A percent can be used to describe an amount of change. The percent of change is the amount, stated as a percent, that a number increases or decreases.If the amount goes up, it is a percent of increase. If the amount goes down, it is a percent of decrease.
Using Percent of Change The regular price of a portable CD player is $31.99. This week the CD player is on sale for 25% off. Find the actual amount of the discount.