Reverse Percentages
Students will work backwards to find the original amount before a percentage increase or decrease.
Key Questions
- Explain why simply reversing a percentage change does not return to the original value.
- Construct a method for finding the original amount after a percentage change.
- Evaluate the common errors made when solving reverse percentage problems.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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