{"id":36451,"date":"2023-12-11T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=36451"},"modified":"2023-12-12T05:21:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T05:21:03","slug":"percent-difference-formula-examples-facts-practice-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/percent-difference-formula","title":{"rendered":"Percent Difference Formula: Examples, Facts, Practice Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-cf2e2e78-8c72-4a8b-934b-700d4ff9d2cf\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/percent-difference-formula#0-what-is-the-percent-difference-formula>What Is the Percent Difference Formula?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/percent-difference-formula#2-how-to-calculate-percent-difference-in-math>How to Calculate Percent Difference in Math<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/percent-difference-formula#3-when-to-use-the-percent-difference-formula>When to Use the Percent Difference Formula<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/percent-difference-formula#6-solved-examples-on-percent-difference>Solved Examples on Percent Difference<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/percent-difference-formula#7-practice-problems-on-percent-difference>Practice Problems on Percent Difference<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/percent-difference-formula#8-frequently-asked-questions-about-percent-difference>Frequently Asked Questions about Percent Difference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-the-percent-difference-formula\">What Is the Percent Difference Formula?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The percentage difference formula <\/strong>calculates the percent difference by taking the absolute difference between the two values, dividing it by the average of the two values and multiplying the result by 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percent difference formula is simply the ratio of the absolute difference to the average of two values, calculated as a percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Percentage difference <\/strong>$=\u00a0 \\frac{Absolute \\;difference}{Average} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The percentage difference formula is particularly useful when the direction of change is not known. It allows us to understand the magnitude of change between two values, when there is no way of choosing the reference value.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/calculate-the-difference-between-amounts-of-money\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/measurement_sub_word_prob_2_pt.png\" alt=\"Calculate the Difference Between Amounts of Money Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div 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Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Estimate the Difference Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">More Games<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-games-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                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values, a and b can be given as<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-91626eab-7087-4cb8-9157-a922c72d4387\">\n\n\n<p><strong>Percentage difference <\/strong>$= \u00a0 \\frac{\\frac{|a &#8211; b|}{a + b}}{2} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the context of percent difference, it is common practice to ignore the minus sign and consider the absolute value of the difference. 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The price of item B is <\/strong>$\\$50$<strong>. Calculate the percent difference between two prices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Identify the two values.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, the values we are comparing are 30 and 50.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$a = 30, b = 50$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Find the absolute difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Difference $= a &#8211; b$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Difference $= 30 &#8211; 50 =\u00a0 -20$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolute Difference $= |Difference|$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolute Difference $= |- 20|= 20$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(<strong>Note:<\/strong> The order of numbers doesn&#8217;t matter as we calculate the absolute difference between the two numbers.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Calculate the average of both the values.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average $= \\frac{a +\u00a0 b}{2} = \\frac{a + b}{2} \\frac{30 + 50}{2} = \\frac{80}{2} = 40$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Use the percent difference formula to calculate the percent difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $ = \\frac{\\frac{|a &#8211; b|}{a + b}}{2} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{20}{40}\\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= 0.5 \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= 50\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the percent difference between 30 and 50 is $50\\%$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-when-to-use-the-percent-difference-formula\">When to Use the Percent Difference Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note that the context is important when deciding the suitable formula. When both the values belong to the same category or have the same importance, use the percent difference formula.\u00a0<br><br>For example, comparing weights or heights of two kids.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the magnitude of change is more important than the direction of the change, then the percent difference formula is more suitable.<br><br>For example, Anna works 9 hours a day, whereas her husband works 8 hours a day. Here, when we compare these two numbers, the magnitude of change is more important. Positive or negative does not matter here.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the reference value against which you want to compare the difference between the values. If both the values have equal importance, and there is no way of choosing a reference point, choose the percent difference formula.<br><br>For example, Roy has $\\$26$, and Joy has $\\$15$. How do we choose a reference value here? So, we go for the average value and use the percent difference formula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-facts-about-percent-difference\">Facts about Percent Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Percent difference is a measure of the relative change or variation between two values, expressed as a percentage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percent difference is always positive, as it represents the magnitude of change or deviation between the values, regardless of the direction of change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A higher percent difference indicates a larger relative change between the values, while a lower percent difference suggests a smaller relative change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percent difference should be used with caution when dealing with values close to zero or values that can be negative, as it may lead to inaccurate interpretations. In such cases, alternative measures such as percentage change between two numbers or relative difference may be more appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we learned about the percent difference formula and how to calculate percent difference. Understanding percent difference allows meaningful comparisons and analysis of changes between two values, providing valuable insights into trends and variations. Let&#8217;s solve some examples and practice problems to understand the concept better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-solved-examples-on-percent-difference\">Solved Examples on Percent Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. The price of a sweater is <\/strong>$\\$80$<strong>, and the price of a jacket is <\/strong>$\\$96$<strong>. Calculate the percentage difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$a = \\$80$ and $b = \\$96$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s calculate the absolute difference between the two values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Difference $= |\\$80 &#8211; \\$96| = |-\\$16| = \\$16$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we will calculate the average of the two values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average $= \\frac{a +\u00a0 b}{2} = \\frac{80 + 96}{2} \\frac{176}{2} = 88$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $ = \\frac{\\frac{|a &#8211; b|}{a + b}}{2} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{16}{88} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $=\u00a0 0.1818 \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $=\u00a0 18.18\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. The population of town X is 20,000. The population of town Y is 16,000. What is the percent difference between the population values?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$a = 20,000$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$b = 16,000$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolute difference $= |20,000 &#8211; 16000| = |4000| = 4000$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we will calculate the average of the two values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average $= \\frac{a +\u00a0 b}{2} = \\frac{20,000 + 16,000}{2} \\frac{36,000}{2} = 18,000$\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{\\frac{|a &#8211; b|}{a + b}}{2} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{4000}{18000} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $=\u00a0 0.2222 \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $=\u00a0 22.22\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. What is the percent difference between 5000 and 7000?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s name the value 5000 as \u201ca\u201d and the value 7000 as \u201cb\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The absolute difference $= |5000 &#8211; 7000| = |- 2000| = 2000$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we will calculate the average of the two values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average$ = \\frac{a +\u00a0 b}{2} = \\frac{5,000 + 7,000}{2} \\frac{12,000}{2} = 6000$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{\\frac{|a &#8211; b|}{a + b}}{2} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{2000}{6000} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $=\u00a0 0.3333 \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $=\u00a0 33.33\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. The temperature of a city A is <\/strong>20<strong>C. The temperature of a city B is <\/strong>26<strong>C. Find percent difference between the temperature values.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$a = 20$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$b = 25$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The absolute difference $= |20 &#8211; 26| = |- 6| = 6^{\\circ}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we will calculate the average of the two values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average $= \\frac{a +\u00a0 b}{2} = \\frac{20 + 26}{2} \\frac{46}{2} = 23$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{\\frac{|a &#8211; b|}{a + b}}{2} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{6}{23} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $=\u00a0 0.2608 \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $=\u00a0 26.08\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Alex finished a task in 2 hours. Tony completed the same task in 1.5 hours. What is the percent difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$a = 2 hr$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$b = 1.5 hr$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The absolute difference $= |2 &#8211; 1.5| = |0.5| = 0.5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we will calculate the average of the two values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average $= \\frac{a + b}{2} = \\frac{2 + 1.5}{2} \\frac{3.5}{2} = 1.75$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{\\frac{|a &#8211; b|}{a + b}}{2} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= \\frac{0.5}{1.75} \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= 0.2857 \\times 100$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Percentage difference $= 28.57\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-practice-problems-on-percent-difference\">Practice Problems on Percent Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Percent Difference Formula: Examples, Facts, Practice Problems<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div 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and expresses it as a percentage of the average of those values.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Percent difference =<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{Absolute \\;difference}{Average} \\times 100$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{Sum}{Average} \\times 100$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{DifferenceInitial}{value} \\times 100$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the value<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{Absolute \\;difference}{Average} \\times 100$<br\/>Percent difference $= 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id=\"8-frequently-asked-questions-about-percent-difference\">Frequently Asked Questions about Percent Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\"><strong>What is the percent difference used for?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\">\n\n<p>Percent difference is used to quantify the relative change or variation between two values and express it as a percentage. It is commonly used in data analysis, scientific experiments, finance, economics, and statistics to compare measurements, evaluate growth rates, and analyze trends.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\"><strong>How is percent difference different from percentage change?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\">\n\n<p>Percent difference compares the absolute difference between two values to the average of those values, while percentage change compares the absolute difference to the initial value only.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\"><strong>Can percent difference be used to compare more than two values?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\">\n\n<p>Percent difference is typically used to compare two values directly. To compare multiple values, you may need to calculate percent differences individually for each pair of values.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\"><strong>What are the limitations of percent difference?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\">\n\n<p>Percent difference may not be suitable for values close to zero or values that can be negative, as it can lead to inaccurate interpretations. In such cases, alternative measures like percentage change or relative difference may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\"><strong>Can the percent difference be greater than 100%?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-e77615ca-b36e-4de8-9e34-9ef21585ca46\">\n\n<p>Yes, percent difference can be greater than 100% when the absolute difference between the values is larger than the average of the two values being compared.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is the Percent Difference Formula? The percentage difference formula calculates the percent difference by taking the absolute difference between the two values, dividing it by the average of the two values and multiplying the result by 100. 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