Students learn how to calculate a compound percentage increase using a single multiplier and the rules of indices.  As learning progresses students are challenged to calculate the length of time using trial and improvement.

Differentiated Learning Objectives

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

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