Percent of Increase, Decrease, Error Word Problems

Jack bought a bike for $550 and then sold it for $680. What was his percentage profit?

• 130

• 23.6

• 19.1

• 25.2

Decrease 500 by 30%

• 470

• 350

• 499.70

• 150

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%

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

Mrs. Ciampa had 27 students in her class last year and this year she had 30 students in her math class. What is the percent of change?

• 24%

• 10%

• 11%

• 50%

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%

Cody weighed 110 pounds when he started 6th grade but now weighs 150 pounds as a 7th grader. What is the percent of increase in his weight?

• 36%

• 26%

• 33%

• 38%

The original price of a camera was $50 and the sale price this week is $38. What is the percent of change in the price of the camera?

• 24%

• 12%

• 20%

• 22%

Susie got a raise.  She was making $8.75 an hour.  Now she is making $9.50.  What is the percent of change?

• 6% Increase

• 7% Increase

• 8% Increase

• 9% Increase

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