Percent of Increase/Decrease

The regular price of a scooter is $65.25. It is now on sale for $52.75. How did the price change?

• INCREASED by $13.50
• INCREASED by $12.50
• DECREASED by $13.50
• DECREASED by $12.50

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

A ticket to Disney World this year costs $120. Last year, it was only $100 each. What can you say about the change in price?

• INCREASED by $20
• DECREASED by $20
• INCREASED by 20%
• DECREASED by 20%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Luis bought a book at Barnes & Nobles that cost $4.25.  He then sold it to a friend for $6.00.  How much was the change in price? 

• INCREASED by $2.25
• INCREASED by $1.75
• DECREASED by $2.25
• DECREASED by $1.75

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Mrs. Cruz had a total of 127 students in all her classes last year. This year she had a total of 142 students in her math class. How will you describe the change?

• INCREASED by 269 %
• INCREASED by 269 students
• INCREASE by 15 %
• INCREASE by 15 students

The number of people signed up for a bus trip increased from 32 to 40. What is the percent increase? Round to the nearest percent.

• 8 %
• 80%
• 25%
• 72%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Find the percent of increase from 75 pencils to 125 pencils. 

• 40 %
• 50%
• 66.67%
• 75%

Amanda increased the amount of protein she eats every day from 48 g to 54 g. Find the percent of increase.

• 12.5 %
• 11.11 %
• 6 %
• 1.125 %

Find the percent decrease from $80 to $64. Round to the nearest percent.

• 35%
• 16%
• 20%
• 25%

Last week, Michael bought lunch at Gino's for $9.  Today he noticed that it is priced at $10. How many percent was the change in price?

• 1 %
• 10 %
• 11.11 %
• 19 %

A TV is regularly priced at $600, but it is on sale for 20% off. How much is the change in price?

• INCREASED by $120
• INCREASED by $20
• DECREASED by $120
• DECREASED by $20