Enter the initial and final values into the calculator to determine the fold decrease. The fold decrease is a ratio that describes how much a quantity has decreased relative to its original value.
Fold Decrease Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the fold decrease:
FD = IV / FV
Variables:
- FD is the fold decrease
- IV is the initial value
- FV is the final value
To calculate the fold decrease, divide the initial value by the final value.
What is Fold Decrease?
Fold decrease is a term commonly used in various fields such as biology, finance, and statistics to describe the ratio of reduction in a certain quantity. It is a way to express the decrease in a value as a multiple of its original amount. For example, if a population of cells decreases from 1000 to 100, the fold decrease is 10, meaning the final population is 1/10th of the initial population.
How to Calculate Fold Decrease?
The following steps outline how to calculate the fold decrease:
- First, determine the initial value (IV).
- Next, determine the final value (FV).
- Use the formula FD = IV / FV to calculate the fold decrease (FD).
- Finally, enter the initial and final values into the calculator above to verify the fold decrease.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Initial Value (IV) = 200 units
Final Value (FV) = 50 units
