Percent Increase and Decrease

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%

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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%

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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%
• 10%
• 11%
• 50%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Lacey bought a new purse that originally cost $25 and is on sale for $15. Find the percent of change in the price in the purse.

• Decrease of 40%
• Decrease of 10%
• Decrease of 30%
• Decrease of 20%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Cody weighed 110 pounds when he started 6th grade but now weighs 150 pounds as a 7th grader. What is the percent of increase in his weight?

• 36%
• 26%
• 33%
• 38%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Susie got a raise.  She was making $8.75 an hour.  Now she is making $9.50.  What is the percent of change?

• 6% Increase
• 7% Increase
• 8% Increase
• 9% Increase

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Mary lost 30 pounds.  Before her diet she weighed 180 pounds.  What is the percent of change?

• 17% Decrease
• 18% Decrease
• 19% Decrease
• 20% Decrease

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Kate had $2,251.35 in her bank account. Currently, she has $1,975.86 in her account. Find the percent of change rounded to the nearest percent.

• 12% decrease
• 12% increase
• 14% increase
• 14% decrease

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Last year, 2,376 people attended a summer music festival. This year, attendance was 2,950. What was the percent of change in attendance to the nearest whole percent?

• Increase 24%
• Increase 19%
• Decrease 24%
• Decrease 19%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Ann works in a supermarket for $10.00 per hour. She received a raise to $12.00. What is the percent of change in her hourly wage?

• Increase 16.67%
• Decrease 16.67%
• Increase 20%
• Decrease 20%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C