Percent of Increase, Decrease, Error Word Problems

The students measured length during a science experiment, they got 12 cm. But the actual measurement was 14.25 cm. What was the percent error?

• 15.79%

• 18.75%

• 2.25%

• 18%

The deer population is estimated to be 17,600 in northern Illinois, but an actual count was 21,300. What is the percent error?

• 21%

• 17.37%

• 17.4%

• 21.02%

Danna purchased a TV for $200. Eight months later, the same TV was selling for $160. What was the percent of decrease in the price?

• 2%

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

Find the percent increase or decrease:

5 feet to 12 feet

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

• Increase

• Decrease

The population of a city increased from 500,000 to 600,000. Calculate the percentage increase.

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

A company's revenue increased from $500,000 to $600,000. Calculate the percentage increase.

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

Calculate the percentage increase if a price increases from $50 to $70.

• 40%

• 60%

• 50%

• 30%

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

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

A painting cost $4,563 though over a span of 5 years increased by 500%. How much does it cost now?

• $41,000

• $27,378
  

• $31,000

• $27,386

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CCSS.Math.Content.7.RP.A.3