Name: How Do You Find the Final Amount Using a Decay Factor for a Decrease?
Uploaded: 2023-03-01T08:13:10.573Z
Channel: House of Math
Description: You can use a formula with a decay factor to find a final amount after a percentage decrease. This video explains the process and how to calculate it.

You can use a formula with a decay factor to find a final amount after a percentage decrease. This video explains the process and how to calculate it.

How Do You Find the Final Amount Using a Decay Factor for a Decrease

You can use a formula with a decay factor to find a final amount after a percentage decrease. This video explains the process and how to calculate.

A decay factor helps you calculate a final amount after a percentage has been subtracted. It is given by the formula:

 is the decimal representation of the percentage that is being subtracted.

Indicates the percentage decrease between the initial and final amounts. Also known as decay rate.

The starting amount, before a percentage increase or decrease

The amount after you have included the percentage increase or decrease. It is given by the formula: