Key term for AQA GCSE Mathematics, used in Ratio, proportion and rates of change content.
The starting quantity or value before any growth or decay occurs (also known as the principal in finance).
Initial amount appears in AQA GCSE Mathematics revision content for Ratio, proportion and rates of change, especially Ratio, proportion and rates of change content and Growth and Decay.
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