TO USE THE CALCULATOR:
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1Enter the starting value.
This is the amount before the decrease (or the higher value).
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2Enter the ending value.
This is the amount after the decrease (or the lower value).
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3Calculate the change.
Our tool calculates the percentage change and indicates increase or decrease.
REAL-WORLD APPLICATION
I paid $25 for my favorite pitcher's baseball card. Now, he has broken his wrist and I can only sell it for $4. How did this injury affect the price?
Alan Smith
Sorry about the bad luck! When a price drops, that's a percentage decrease. You can calculate it by dividing the difference ($21) by the original price ($25). I'm sad to say that broken wrist cost you an 84% decrease in value. Read More...
