Key Facts: Percentage Increase
Part of Percentage Increase · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision
This key facts covers Key Facts: Percentage Increase within Percentage Increase for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Percentage Increase in Ratio & Proportion for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 2 of 6 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 2 of 6
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12 questions
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22 flashcards
🔑 Key Facts: Percentage Increase
- Percentage increase = finding a new amount after adding a percentage
- Multiplier method = 1 + (percentage ÷ 100)
- New amount = Original amount × Multiplier
- Common examples: pay rises, price increases, population growth, inflation
- Multiplier > 1 always (because we're adding to the original)
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Practice Questions for Percentage Increase
What multiplier is used to increase a value by 15%?
Ahmed says: 'To increase a price by 30%, I first find 30% of the price and then add it on. This always takes two steps.' Explain how Ahmed could use the multiplier method to find the answer in ONE step.
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