Percent Change Challenges: Real-World Applications for 7th Graders

A shirt originally costs $40. If the price is reduced by 25%, what is the new price of the shirt?

• $30

• $25

• $20

• $35

A car's value decreased from $20,000 to $15,000. What is the percent change in the car's value?

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 15%

A store had 150 items in stock. After a sale, only 90 items remain. What percent of the items were sold?

• 40%

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

A student scored 75% on a test and improved to 90% on the next test. What is the percent change in the student's score?

• 25%

• 30%

• 15%

• 20%

A bike was purchased for $300 and is now worth $240. What is the percent decrease in the bike's value?

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

• 20%

A restaurant's revenue increased from $50,000 to $65,000 in a year. What is the percent increase in revenue?

• 40%

• 30%

• 15%

• 25%

A book was originally priced at $15 but is now on sale for $12. What is the percent decrease in the book's price?

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

• 20%

A population of a town increased from 10,000 to 12,500. What is the percent change in the population?

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

• 20%

A laptop's price dropped from $800 to $600. What is the percent change in the price of the laptop?

• 25%

• 30%

• 20%

• 15%

A gym membership fee increased from $40 to $50. What is the percent increase in the membership fee?

• 30%

• 20%

• 25%

• 15%