Percent Change

Find the percent of change: $75 to $25

• 50% decrease

• 67% decrease

• 33% decrease

• 67% increase

Find the percent of change: 7,500 people to 8,200 people

• 9% increase

• 8% increase

• 9% decrease

• 10% increase

Last year, Eleazar bought an ipod for $145. Now the price is $199. What is the percent of change?

• 40% increase

• 30% increase

• 37% increase

• 37% decrease

The price of a clarinet was $97.50 on Monday. By Friday that same week, the price had decreased to $85.50. What was the percent of change?

• 10% decrease

• 15% decrease

• 12% decrease

• 12% increase

Mrs. Allen had lunch for $16.95. She left an 18% tip. How much was the total cost of her meal?

• $20

• $20.50

• $19.95

• $18.95

Answer explanation

The total cost of Mrs. Allen's meal was $20, calculated by adding the original cost of $16.95 and an 18% tip.

Kyson bought a baseball bat for $85. It has a 15% discount. How much did he pay for it?

• $75.25

• $76.50

• $72.25

• $70.00

The price of a clarinet was $97.50 on Monday. By Friday that same week, the price had decreased to $85.50. What was the percent of change?

• -8.75%
• 5.25%
• 20%
• 12%

Mrs. Thompson purchased a refrigerator for $1,200 with an 8% sales tax. How much did she pay in total?

• $1,296.00

• $1,200.00

• $1,308.00

• $1,250.00

Ricardo saw a T-shirt at the mall for $15.50. It was on sale for 30% off. What is the new sale price?

• $10.85
• $14.30
• $9.25
• $12.75

Laylah went to a restaurant and her bill was $24.50. She wants to leave a 20% tip. How much money will she tip the waiter?

• $3.50
• $5.00
• $6.75
• $4.90