Percent Diagrams

At Joy’s Toy Store, their most popular toy sold is a scooter. Last summer, the toy store sold 20 scooters. This summer, the store sold 27 scooters. What is the percent change in the number of scooters sold from last summer to this summer?

In 1990, it cost $4.00 for a student movie ticket. In 2010, it cost $10.00 for a student movie ticket. Find the percent of increase in the ticket price.

A store decrease its candy package by 20%. If the original package contained 50 ounces of candy. How many ounces is 100%?

• 50

• 20

• 30

• 70

A store decreased is candy package by 20%. If the original package had 50 ounces, how many ounces are in the new package of candy?

• 10

• 40

• 60

• 30

How much would the tip be if you left 18% on a $75.45 steak dinner?

• $ 13.58

• $ 89.03

• $ 61.87

• $135.80

Daniel has dinner at a restaurant and the cost of his meal is $28.00. Because of the service, he wants to leave a 20% tip. What is his total bill including tip?

• 33.60

• 40.00

• 24.60

• 30.50

One week gas was $2.50 per gallon. The next week gas increased to $3.50 per gallon. What price is 100%?

• 1.00

• 3.50

• 5.00

• 2.50

One week gas was $2.50 per gallon. The next week gas increased to $3.50 per gallon. By what percentage did the price increase?

• 1.5%

• 20%

• 40%

• 140%

A recipe makes 36 cookies. Another recipe makes 50% more. How many cookies does the new recipe make?

• 18

• 54

• 45

The tape diagram represents 100%. What does the shaded portion represent?

• 40%

• 60%

• 50%

• 75%