Question

Why is the percent increase from 45 to 75 not equal to the percent decrease from 75 to 45? Select three options.

Answer 1

Answer:

First: work out the difference (increase) between the two numbers you are comparing. Then: divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. % increase = Increase ÷ Original Number × 100. If your answer is a negative number, then this is a percentage decrease.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The ratio for the percent increase has a different numerator than the percent decrease. The original amount for the percent increase is different from the original amount for the percent decrease.