Percent Increase and Decrease

Percent Increase and Decrease

by Amy Fuqua

A bakery used 25% more butter this month than last month. If the bakery used 240 kg of butter last month, how much did it use this month?

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A. 60 kg B. 180 kg C. 300 kg​ D. 360 kg

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​Last week the price of oranges at the farmer's market was $1.75 per pound. This week, the price has decreased by 20%. What is the price of oranges this week?

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​A. $1.50 B. $1.40 C. $2.10 D. $0.75