Why this is mistaken
Dollar change preserves scale; percentage change expresses movement relative to a comparison amount. A base-100 index answers a third question. Retain labels and original amounts so a reader can see all three relationships.
Where to watch
When this mistake may appear
- Two companies of different sizes report changes.
- A later period has a larger amount but a lower growth rate.
Check your work
Your work may contain this mistake if:
- Calls a $35,000 increase larger than a $45,000 increase without considering bases.
- Reports 126.67 as 126.67% growth instead of a base-100 index.