how to calculate percent increase

To calculate percent increase, use the formula:

Percent Increase=(New Value−Original ValueOriginal Value)×100\text{Percent Increase}=\left(\frac{\text{New Value}-\text{Original Value}}{\text{Original Value}}\right)\times 100Percent Increase=(Original ValueNew Value−Original Value​)×100

Steps to calculate:

1. Subtract the original value from the new value to find the increase.
2. Divide the increase by the original value.
3. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage increase.

For example, if a value went from 50 to 75:

• Increase = 75 - 50 = 25
• Divide by original: 25 ÷ 50 = 0.5
• Multiply by 100: 0.5 × 100 = 50%

So, the percent increase is 50%.