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How to Calculate Percentage Change in Business and Finance
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Understanding Percentage Change
Percentage change measures the relative difference between an old and new value. It's essential for tracking growth, decline, and trends.
Business Applications
- Sales growth: "Revenue increased 25% quarter over quarter"
- Stock market: "Stock price fell 3.2% today"
- Marketing: "Conversion rate improved by 15%"
- Budgeting: "Operating costs decreased by 8%"