Percent of 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

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

What is the percent change in the price of a gallon of gas, to the nearest whole percent?

• 12% decrease

• 12% increase

• 9% decrease

• 17% decrease

Last year, 625 students attended Kener's school. This year, 590 students attend the school. Is the percent change an increase or decrease?

• Increase

• Decrease

• Neither an increase nor a decrease

Yesterday, I ran 5 miles. Today, I ran 3.7 miles. Does this scenario represent a percent increase or percent decrease?

• Percent increase

• Percent decrease

The marching band had 304 students last year. This year, 322 students participate in band. Does this scenario represent a percent increase or decrease?

• Percent increase

• Percent decrease

What is the percent change going from 10 to 16.

• 60% increase

• 60% decrease

• 6% increase

• 66% increase