GCSE Maths (Edexcel)

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Growth & Decay

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Growth & Decay

5:50 Interest, Growth & Decay
Spec R9 R16
  • Growth describes an increase in the number of something over time
  • Decay describes a decrease in the number of something over time
  • Growth and decay can be calculated using the same method as compound interest and depreciation
  • To calculate growth, multiply the initial amount by the growth rate
  • To calculate decay, multiply the initial amount by 1 minus the decay rate
  • Compound interest and depreciation formulas can be used to calculate growth and decay
  • Round the final answer to the nearest whole number

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