Percent Increase/Decrease

Cody weighed 110 pounds when he started 6th grade but now weighs 150 pounds as a 7th grader. What is the percent of increase in his weight?

• 36%

• 26%

• 33%

• 38%

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Kate had $2,251.35 in her bank account. Currently, she has $1,975.86 in her account. Find the percent of change rounded to the nearest percent.

• 12% decrease

• 12% increase

• 14% increase

• 14% decrease

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Last year, 2,376 people attended a summer music festival. This year, attendance was 2,950. What was the percent of change in attendance to the nearest whole percent?

• Increase 24%

• Increase 19%

• Decrease 24%

• Decrease 19%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A population of 500 increases by 10% in a year. What is the new population?

• 550

• 600

• 510

• 500

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A population of 5000 increases by 10% in a year. What is the new population?

• 5500

• 6000

• 500

• 4500

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Does this question represent a percent INCREASE or a percent DECREASE?

• Increase

• Decrease

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A store sold 150 items last month and 180 items this month. What is the percentage increase in sales?

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

If a shirt originally costs $50 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?

• $40

• $45

• $10

• $30

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

If a shirt originally costs $50 and is marked down by 20%, what is the new price?

• $40

• $30

• $45

• $35

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C