New value old value ABS old value. Viewed 2k times 1 begingroup Its difficult to tell what is being asked here. A positive change is expressed as an increase amount of the percentage value while a negative change is expressed as a decrease amount of the absolute value of the percentage value.
What is -1 negative one percent of 25 positive 25 or 25 We know the answer to be 2475 but we have to perform 2 seperate calculations to reach the answer.
Increase New Number - Original Numb er Next divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. Increase Increase Original Number 100. Show Positive or Negative Change. What is -1 negative one percent of 25 positive 25 or 25 We know the answer to be 2475 but we have to perform 2 seperate calculations to reach the answer.