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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When the original amount is less than the new amount, the percent of change is called a(n)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the new amount is less than the original amount, the percent of change is called a percent of decrease.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

You have it backwards Josh. If the original amount is less than the new amount, then you'll have a percentage increase.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A percent of change shows how much a quantity has increased or decreased in comparison with the original amount: Percent of change p = Amount of Increase or decrease divide by the Original Amount. If the new amount is greater than the original amount, the percent of change is called a percent of increase . If the new amount is less than the original amount, the percent of change is called a percent of decrease.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya but the original amount is smaller than the new soo jim is right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh. Yes he is. Misread the question.Sorry.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its alright ty for giving such a great answer tho:)

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