How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the Original Price (the price before the change) in the first input field.
- Enter the New Price (the price after the change) in the second input field.
- Click the Calculate button to see the percentage change between the two prices.
- Use the Reset button to clear all inputs and start over.
Understanding the Results
The calculator shows the percentage change between two prices, along with additional details:
- Percentage Change: Shows how much the price has increased or decreased, expressed as a percentage.
- Absolute Change: Shows the exact dollar amount difference between the original and new price.
- Change Type: Indicates whether the price increased or decreased.
Example Usage
Example 1: Price Increase
Original Price: $50, New Price: $75
Calculation: [(75 - 50) / 50] × 100% = 50%
Result: The price increased by 50% ($25 absolute change).
Example 2: Price Decrease
Original Price: $100, New Price: $80
Calculation: [(80 - 100) / 100] × 100% = -20%
Result: The price decreased by 20% ($20 absolute change).
Important Notes
- The calculator only works with positive prices (greater than zero).
- If the original and new prices are the same, the result will show 0.00% with "No change" in the type.
- The calculator shows a green color for increases and red for decreases for easier visual identification.