Percent Increase/Decrease Graded Practice

For the diagram, decide if y is an increase or a decrease relative to x.

• increase

• decrease

• not enough information

• unknown

For the diagram, decide if y is an increase or a decrease relative to x.

• increase

• decrease

• not enough information

• unknown

Write each percent increase or decrease as a percentage of the initial amount.​

• 25%

• 1. This year, there was 40% more snow than last year.

• 90%

• 1. The amount of flour that the bakery used this month was a 50% increase relative to last month.

• 150%

• 1. The runner’s time to complete the marathon was 10% less than the time to complete the last marathon.

• 140%

• The amount of milk that the bakery used this month was a 75% decrease relative to last month.

• 75%

• 1. This year, there were 25% fewer sunny days than last year.

A bakery used 25% more butter this month than last month. If the bakery used 240 kilograms of butter last month, how much did it use this month? (type ONLY the number answer - no label)

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? (type ONLY the number answer - no label)

A pair of designer sneakers was purchased for $120. Since they were purchased, their price has increased by 15%. What is the new price? (type ONLY the number - no label)

Elena's aunt bought her a $150 savings bond when she was born. When Elena is 20 years old, the bond will have earned 105% in interest. How much will the bond be worth when Elena is 20 years old? (type ONLY the number - no label)

Write each percent increase or decrease as a percentage of the initial amount.

The number of miles driven this month was a 30% decrease of the number of miles driven last month.

• 30%

• 70%

• 100%

• 130%

Write each percent increase or decrease as a percentage of the initial amount.

The amount of paper that the copy shop used this month was a 25% increase of the amount of paper they used last month.

• 25%

• 75%

• 100%

• 125%

For the diagram, determine the percent increase or decrease.

• 25% increase

• 25% decrease

• 75% increase

• 125% decrease