Multiplier
What Multiplier means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A factor that multiplies an original quantity to produce another quantity. For a p% increase it is 1 + p/100; for a p% decrease it is 1 - p/100.
The factor by which the input is multiplied to obtain the output, equal to output divided by non-zero input.
A decimal used to calculate a percentage change in a single step (e.g., 1.20 for a 20% increase).
A decimal used to calculate percentage changes in a single step (e.g., 1.15 for a 15% increase).
The factor by which a starting quantity is multiplied to obtain a target quantity.
A decimal used to calculate percentage changes in a single step.
Topics that use Multiplier
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change (AQA GCSE)
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change (Eduqas GCSE)
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Compound Measure
- constant of proportionality
- compound interest
- compound unit
- Density
- direct proportion
- equality of ratios
- inverse proportion
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