Formula
% Change = ((New − Old) / |Old|) × 100
Salary ₹40,000 → ₹50,000:
(50,000−40,000)/40,000×100 = +25%
Frequently Asked Questions
Percentage change measures how much a value increased or decreased relative to its original. Positive = increase, negative = decrease.
Divide the hike amount by original salary × 100. Example: ₹40,000 to ₹48,000 = 8,000/40,000 × 100 = 20% hike.