How to find percent of change:
divide the amount of change by the original amount
amount of change
percent of change = _______________
original amount
To find the amount of change just subtract the higher amount by the lower amount.
For example: What is the percent of change from 40 to 52?
Step 1: Find the amount of change
52-40=12
Step 2: Find the percent of change
12/40=0.3
Step 3: Convert the decimal to a percentage
0.3=30%
The percent of change from 40 to 52 is a 30% increase.
