Percent Error and Percent Change

The attendance for the basketball game was estimated to be 15,000 people but 12,500 people attended. What was the percent error?

• 16.67%
• 20%
• 2500%
• 80%

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

The students measured length during a science experiement, they got 12 cm. But the actual measurement was 14.25 cm. What was the percent error?

• 15.79%
• 18.75%
• 2.25%
• 18%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Jessie estimates the weight of her cat to be 8 pounds.  The actual weight of the cat was 10 pounds.  Find the percent error.  

• 15%
• 20%
• 25%
• 30%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The number of people signed up for a bus trip increased from 32 to 45. What is the percent increase? Round to the nearest percent.

• 52%
• 41%
• 42%
• 45%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The regular price of a scooter is $65.50. It is on sale for $52.40. What is the percent decrease from the regular price to the sale price of the scooter? 

• 35%
• 25%
• 30%
• 20%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Find the percent increase. Round to the nearest percent.
From $5 to $8 

• 40%
• 60%
• 55%
• 65%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Find each percent increase. Round to the nearest percent.
From 13 friends to 14 friends  

• 20%
• 12%
• 15%
• 8%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Mrs. Ciampa had 27 students in her class last year and this year she had 30 students in her math class. What is the percent of change?

• 24%
• 20%
• 11%
• 50%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Find each percent decrease. Round to the nearest percent.
From $80 to $64 

• 35%
• 10%
• 20%
• 25%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Find each percent decrease. Round to the nearest percent.
From 90 points to 45 points 

• 55%
• 50%
• 45%
• 35%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C