Real-Life Percent Problems: Growth and Discounts for 5th Graders

A store is having a sale where 20% off is applied to all items. If a shirt originally costs $30, how much will you pay after the discount?

• $20

• $27

• $30

• $24

In a class of 25 students, 40% are girls. How many girls are in the class?

• 5

• 15

• 20

• 10

A bike was bought for $200 and later sold for $150. What is the percent decrease in the price of the bike?

• 25%

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, which is 25% of the total ingredients. How many cups of ingredients are needed in total?

• 10 cups

• 6 cups

• 4 cups

• 8 cups

A school has 500 students, and 60% of them are participating in a sports event. How many students are participating?

• 150

• 400

• 300

• 250

If a car's value decreases by 15% after one year and its original value was $20,000, what is its value after one year?

• $15,000

• $18,000

• $19,000

• $17,000

A book was priced at $15, but it is now selling for $12. What is the percent decrease in the price of the book?

• 20%

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%

In a survey, 75% of people said they like chocolate ice cream. If 120 people were surveyed, how many people like chocolate ice cream?

• 90

• 60

• 100

• 30

A plant grew from 30 inches to 45 inches in one year. What is the percent increase in the height of the plant?

• 75%

• 100%

• 50%

• 25%

A concert ticket costs $50, but there is a 10% service fee added. What is the total cost of the ticket after including the service fee?

• $60

• $50.50

• $45

• $55