To Find the New Amount Directly in Percent Problems

question 46

Multiple Choice

To find the new amount directly in percent problems:

• A) for decreases: multiply (100% - rate of increase) × base
• B) for increases: multiply (100% + rate of increase) × base
• C) all of these are correct
• D) new amount = rate of new amount x original amount

---

Definitions:

Gardenias

Fragrant white or yellow flowers that belong to the coffee family, often used in perfumery and gardening.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an individual's state of mind, physiological changes, and an outward expression or behavior.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Hypothalamus

An essential part of the brain's limbic system involved in many functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.