Applying 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%

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%

A shoe sales associate earned $300 in August. In September she earned 8% more than she did in August. How much did she earn in September? 

• $164
• $256
• $404
• $324

Find the new amount given the original amount and the percent of change.
340 pages; 20% decrease 

• 320 pages
• 240 pages
• 272 pages
• 360 pages

What is the total price of a book if Barnes and Nobles gets it for $4.25 and the markup is 30%?

• $55.25
• $1.28
• $5.53
• $4.38

A grocery store has a 20% markup on bottle of soda.  The bottle of soda costs the store $1.25. Find the selling price. Round to nearest cent if necessary.

• $1.5
• $1.50
• $.25
• $1.45

How much tip should you leave if you want to tip 23% at Applebee's on a $27.31 bill?

• $6.28
• $33.59
• $21.03

How much tax would you pay on a new TV that is $899 at Best Buy, if the tax rate is 6.5%?

• $957.44
• $841
• $58.43

Find the tip amount on a $20 lunch if you leave a 20% tip.

• $ .40
• $ 2.00
• $ 4
• $ 24

Discount is ____________ from the price.

• added
• divided
• subtracted
• Multiplied