percentage increase
This means making something greater by a specific percentage.
First, we calculate the increase. Then, we add that increase to the original sum.
For example, Semi’s salary is £12 000 per year.
He gets a pay rise of 10%.
Therefore, 10% of £12 000 = £1200.
Semi’s new salary is £12 000 + £1200 = £13 200.
The opposite of percentage increase is percentage decrease.