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.