Percent of Change

Sally went to the clearance rack at a department store and found a shirt she wanted to buy.  The shirt was $36.00 and is on sale for $24.00.  What is the percent of the decrease?

• 33%
• 67%
• 50%
• 34%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Ms. Scott receives a basket of apples at her door every Friday morning.  Last Friday, there were 5 apples in the basket.  This Friday, there were 8 apples in the basket.  What is the percent of increase in the number of apples in the basket?

• 38%
• 63%
• 60%
• 167%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

In 1999, the price of unleaded fuel was $1.09.  In 2015, the price of unleaded fuel is $1.89.  What is the percent change?

• 173% increase
• 73% increase
• 73% decrease
• 27% increase

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A $30 pair of jeans is on sale for $15. What is the percent of change for the pair of jeans?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 4%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A pair of basketball shoes was originally priced at $80, but was marked up 30%. What was the retail price of the shoes?

• $24

• $110

• $104

• $83

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

After all the hover board explosion issues, hover boards are on sale for 20% off the original price. It was originally priced at $350. What is the price of the hover board after the discount?

• $280

• $70

• $330

• $100

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Naomi planted 45 tulip bulbs last year. If the number of tulips increased by 40% this year, how many tulips does Naomi have now?

• 18 tulips

• 85 tulips

• 27 tulips

• 63 tulips

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The price of a television was reduced from $250 to $200. By what percentage was the price of the television reduced?

• 20%

• 5%

• 25%

• 50%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

• 17% Decrease
• 19% Decrease
• 25% Decrease
• 20% Decrease

Tags

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