Increasing Decreasing Calculator

How to Use the Increasing Decreasing Calculator

This guide will walk you through the steps of using the Increasing Decreasing Calculator to determine the final amount after a specified percentage change over a given number of periods. You’ll also learn how to interpret the various result fields calculated by the tool.

Step 1: Enter Initial Amount

• Field: Initial Amount

  Input the starting amount on which you wish to apply the percentage change. This value should be a non-negative number. For example, if you’re starting with $1,000, you would enter “1000”.

Step 2: Select Type of Change

• Field: Type of Change

  Choose the type of change you want to apply. Select “Increase” if you’re applying a percentage increase, or “Decrease” if you’re applying a percentage decrease.

Step 3: Enter Change Amount (%)

• Field: Change Amount (%)

  Enter the percentage change you want to apply to the initial amount. This value must be between 0 and 100 and can include decimal values for more precision, as increments as small as 0.01% are allowed.

Step 4: Enter Number of Periods

• Field: Number of Periods

  Specify the number of periods over which the change will be applied. This should be a whole number between 1 and 100.

Step 5: Review the Calculated Results

• Final Amount:

  This field displays the value of your initial amount after the specified change has been applied over the entered number of periods. It is calculated differently based on your selection of increase or decrease.

• Total Change:

  This indicates the absolute monetary difference between the initial and final amounts. It helps in understanding the net increase or decrease in currency terms.

• Percentage Change:

  This provides the net change as a percentage of the initial amount, helping you understand the overall impact of the increase or decrease across all periods.

• Average Change per Period:

  This represents the average monetary change per period, offering insight into how much the amount changes on average in each period.

By following these steps and reviewing the results, you’ll be able to effectively use the Increasing Decreasing Calculator to make informed financial decisions based on percentage changes over time.