Percent of Increase and Decrease

Calculate the new number given the original and the percent of increase.

150

34%

• 201

• 51

• 210

• 277

Calculate the new number given the original and the percent of increase.

14

25%

• 17.5

• 3.5

• 28.5

• 15

If Jack makes 9% more than Jaxon, and Jaxon makes $11.25 per hour, how much does Jack make?

• $12.62

• $11.34

If pieces of candy cost $0.18 to make each, how much would they sell for with a 13% increase in price?

• About $0.20

• About $0.02

A store marks up merchandise 40% for profit. If an item costs the store $12, what is the selling price?

• $16.80

• $4.80

• $44.80

• $19

If a store buys its merchandise for $220.50, how much is the selling price if they mark it up 12%?

• $246.40

• $264.60

Find the percent of change.

From $18 to $45.

• 150% increase

• 150% decrease

• 60% increase

• 60% decrease

Find the percent of change.

From 24 teachers to 30 teachers.

• 25% decrease

• 25% increase

• 20% decrease

• 20% increase

Find the percent of change.

From 95 trees to 145 trees.

• 34% increase

• 34% decrease

• 53% increase

• 53% decrease

Mark spent $ 178 on groceries last month. If he reduces his grocery costs by 15% next month, how much will he spend on groceries?

• $ 204.70

• $ 151.30

• $ 124.60

• $ 26.70