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The ratio of difference in the quantity to its initial value multiplied by hundred is known as the percentage change. We can always observe a percent change of a quantity whenever the percent of its initial value is either decreased or increased to obtain its final value. Here are a few of the things that need to be kept in mind while we solve percent of change word problems worksheets.

Grade 7
Percents

Teaching to Solve Percent Change (Word Problems) Easily

 

The formula for the percent change can be expressed in the following manner:


 

{(Final Value - Initial Value)/ Initial Value} * 100


 

 

 

 

The following steps discussed below can be used to solve percent change word problems easily:


 

Step 1: Identify the final value and the initial value from the given word problem.

Step 2: Apply the formula: {(Final Value - Initial Value)/ Initial Value} * 100


 

Let us take an example to understand it more clearly. 


 

Example: The price of a teddy bear has decreased from $25 to $20 because of a discount. Find the percentage change in the amount of the teddy bear.


 

Solution:

Initial value of teddy bear = $25

Final value of teddy bear = $20

By applying the formula discussed above, we get: {(Final Value -...

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