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lesson quiz 1.3 percentage of increase and decrease

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what does a positive percentage change indicate?

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there is a decrease in value.
there is an increase in value.
the values remained the same.
the value has no significance.

Explanation:

Step1: Define percentage change

$$\text{Percentage Change} = \frac{\text{New Value} - \text{Original Value}}{\text{Original Value}} \times 100$$

Step2: Analyze positive sign

A positive result means the new value is greater than the original value.

Answer:

There is an increase in value.