Calculating percentage increase is an important skill for geographers to have. When geographers collect data over a period of time the results may increase. Calculating a percentage increase allows a ...

8% of £50 is £4, so to increase £50 by 8%, add the £4 onto the £50, which is £54. Decrease 72 kg by 40%. 40% of 72 kg is 28.8 kg, so to decrease 72 kg by 40%, subtract 28.8 from 72, which is 43.2 kg.

Relative child poverty has increased for three consecutive years and now stands at 4.1 million, or 30% of children. Our verdict Correct, looking at relative poverty after housing costs. Over the long ...