Percentages are a crucial skill you'll use a lot in real life - like wage increases, inflation rates, and interest rates. No wonder they're a big part of KS3 Maths. This quiz focuses on calculating increases and decreases in terms of percentages.
Join the Quiz Adventure! Learn The BenefitsFinding a new value when something goes up or down by a percentage can be done in various ways. One easy method is to multiply by a decimal number. For example, if a £200 item has a 5% decrease, multiply £200 by 0.95 (95% of the previous price). For a 5% increase, multiply by 1.05 (105% of the previous price). There are other methods, so feel free to explore!
Practice with this quiz on percentage increases and decreases - use any method you like! Good luck with your KS3 Maths journey!