Solving Problems About Percent Increase or Decrease

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%

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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

Lacey bought a new purse that originally cost $25 and is on sale for $15. Find the percent of change in the price in the purse.

• Decrease of 40%

• Decrease of 10%

• Decrease of 30%

• Decrease of 20%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

• 17% Decrease

• 18% Decrease

• 19% Decrease

• 20% Decrease

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A TV is regularly priced at $600, but it is on sale for 20% off. What's the sale price?

• $320

• $500

• $480

• $720

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The regular price is $24.50.  Your discount is15% off.  What is the sale price of your shirt?

• $64.82

• $20.83

• $25.94

• $163.33

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Your bill is $9.99. You leave a 10% tip.  What is the final price of your meal?

• $10.98

• $0.99

• $5.88

• $19.99

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Original: 35

New: 70

• 100% increase

• 50% increase

• 200% decrease

• 100% decrease

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Original: $350

New: $400

• 14% increase

• 25% increase

• 50% increase

• .14% increase

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C