Percentage Increase and Decrease

After all the hover board explosion issues, hover boards are on sale for 20% off the original price. It was originally priced at $350. What is the price of the hover board after the discount?

• $280

• $70

• $330

• $100

The admission price for an annual festival has increased by 50%. in the last 5 years. The admission price was $8 five years ago. What is the current admission price?

• $12

• $4

• $10

• $13

Naomi planted 45 tulip bulbs last year. If the number of tulips increased by 40% this year, how many tulips does Naomi have now?

• 18 tulips

• 85 tulips

• 27 tulips

• 63 tulips

Last year the chess club had 30 members. If membership has decreased by 30%, how many members are currently in the club?

• 21 members

• 9 members

• 60 members

• 39 members

The price of a television was reduced from $250 to $200. By what percentage was the price of the television reduced?

• 20%

• 5%

• 25%

• 50%

Last year, a winter coat cost $175. This year, the price increased by 15%. What is the new price of the coat?

• $201.25

• 148.75

• $190

• $26.25

Mary lost 30 pounds.  Before her diet she weighed 180 pounds.  What is the percent of change?

• 17% Decrease

• 19% Decrease

• 25% Decrease

• 20% Decrease

One week, 72 people got a speeding ticket. The next week, only 36 people got a speeding ticket. What is the percent of change in the speeding tickets?

• Increase 50%

• Decrease 50%

• Increase 1%

• Decrease 1%

Ann works in a supermarket for $10.00 per hour. She received a raise to $12.00. What is the percent of change in her hourly wage?

• Increase 16.67%

• Decrease 16.67%

• Increase 20%

• Decrease 20%

Find the percent of change if the original cost was $5 and the new cost is $1. 

• Increase $4

• Decrease $4

• Decrease 80%

• Decrease 400%