Percent of Change

Last week, Cara’s bean plant measured 2 inches. This week, it measured 5.5 inches. Find the percent of increase.

The math book was originally $10. The bookstore placed it on sale for $5. Find the percent of decrease.

The Stern family planned an 85 mile road trip. They decided to stop after 62 miles at the History Museum. Find the percent of decrease. Round to the nearest whole number.

50 students tried out for the baseball team. 35 students made the team. Find the percent of decrease.

Sharon baked 72 cookies for her classmates. Her brothers ate some of the cookies and 54 cookies remain. Find the percent of decrease.

Last month, it took Lucas 32 minutes to run 3 miles. This month it took him 28 minutes. Find the percent of change.

A sandwich was originally priced at $5 and is now $7. Find the percent of increase.

Tyler was 60 inches tall at his last check-up. Next time he was measured at 66 inches tall. Find the percent of increase.

Marissa was using a new pencil that was 12 cm long. After using it for a week, it was 3 cm long. Find the percent of decrease.

The population of Houston was 1,900,000 in 2000. It grew to 2,100,000 in 2010. Find the percent of increase.