Geography GCSE
Percentage increase or decrease
What Percentage increase or decrease means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Percentage increase or decrease
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Find the absolute difference between the original and new values, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100.
Topics that use Percentage increase or decrease
- Statistical skills (AQA GCSE)
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