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Definition of Basis Point

Definition of Basis Point

 

Definition of Basis Point | SubjectCoach

A basis point is \(\dfrac{1}{100}\) of a percentage point.

  • \(1 \text{ Basis Point} = 0.01 \text{ Percentage Points}\)
  • \(100 \text{ Basis Points} = 1 \text{ Percentage Point}\)

When you hear the Reserve Bank say that they are lowering interest rates by \(25\) basis points, it means that they are lowering interest rates by \(0.25\%\).

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.



Prerequisites

None

Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter B

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 4th Dec 2017

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