MathsYears 7–9Ratio & Proportion
Percentage change
Calculate percentage increase, decrease, profit, loss and original values
What you'll learn
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Imagine you have £10 in your pocket. If you get a 50% pay rise, that's like adding half of your money on top!
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If you have £10 and get a 50% increase, how much extra money do you get?
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Use the bar model to see 50% of £10. The total bar is £10. Shade one half to show the increase.
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Let's find 20% of £40 step by step.
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Now find 10% of £60 using the number line. Jump to the answer!
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What is 10% of £60?
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A jacket costs £50. It goes up by 20%. How much extra do you pay?
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