Question 1

How do I calculate percentage change?

Accepted Answer

Subtract the old value from the new value, divide by the absolute value of the old value, then multiply by 100. The formula is: ((New - Old) / |Old|) × 100.

Question 2

What is the difference between percentage change and percentage difference?

Accepted Answer

Percentage change measures change relative to the original value (directional — increase or decrease). Percentage difference compares two values relative to their average (non-directional).

Question 3

Can percentage change be more than 100%?

Accepted Answer

Yes! If a value more than doubles, the percentage change exceeds 100%. For example, going from 50 to 150 is a 200% increase.

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