Question

interpret the multiplier for each percent change.

a.) 1.37. b.) 0.51

Answer 1

a.)  1.37

On using 1.37 as a multiplier it will result in increase of 37%.

For instance assuming our number, N = 100

using x = 1.37 as multiplier

New number = N*x = 137

Which is an increase 37% in the initial number 100.

b.) 0.51

On using 51 as a multiplier it will result in a number which would be 51% of its initial value or a number which results in a decrease of (100-51 =49)%

For instance assuming our number, N = 100

using x = 0.51 as multiplier

New number = N*x = 51

Which is a decrease of 49% in the initial number 100.

or

the number is 51% of its initial value 100.