| Calculation Type | Mathematical Formula | Practical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage Increase | [(Final - Initial) / Initial] * 100 | Price markups, salary hikes, and growth tracking |
| Percentage Decrease | [(Initial - Final) / Initial] * 100 | Discounts, depreciation, and reduction metrics |
| Absolute Difference | |Final - Initial| | Direct numerical variance between two values |