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Compound Percentage Decrease

 

Students learn to calculate a compound percentage decrease using a multiplier and power.

As learning progresses students are challenged to calculate the time using trial and improvement.

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to calculate a multiplier for a compound percentage decrease.
  • Most students should be able to calculate a compound percentage decrease using a multiplier.
  • Some students should be able to calculate an overall compound percentage change using a multiplier.
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