How Do You Calculate Percent Of Increase?
The percentage of increase is a way to measure growth relative to size. For example, if two stocks both rose by $10, but one only cost $20 to start with, and the other cost $100 to start with, the $10 increase in the first stock would be more significant. Percentage increase can be used to measure a variety of things such as profit growth, population growth, revenue increases and stock price increases. To calculate the percentage increase, you need to know the starting value and the ending value. Determine the initial value. For example, if you were calculating the percentage increase of an investment, you would likely use the purchase price. Determine the ending value. Continuing the stock example, you would use the price for which you sold the stock. Subtract the ending value from the initial value. For example, if you bought a stock for $25 and sold it for $28, you would subtract $25 from $28 to get $3. Divide the result from step 3 by the initial value. In this example, you would d
