Exploring Percent Change: Real-World Problems for 6th Graders

A store had 200 shirts in stock. After a sale, they had 150 shirts left. What is the percent change in the number of shirts?

• 30%

• 25%

• 10%

• 15%

A car was originally priced at $20,000. After a discount, the price dropped to $15,000. What is the percent decrease in the price of the car?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 30%

A student scored 75 out of 100 on a test. On the next test, the student scored 90 out of 100. What is the percent increase in the student's score?

• 25%

• 20%

• 30%

• 15%

A population of a town was 1,500 people last year. This year, the population is 1,800 people. What is the percent change in the population?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

A bike was sold for $300. The next year, it was sold for $240. What is the percent decrease in the price of the bike?

• 20%

• 30%

• 15%

• 25%

A book originally costs $25. It is now on sale for $20. What is the percent change in the price of the book?

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

A factory produced 1,000 toys last month. This month, it produced 1,200 toys. What is the percent increase in toy production?

• 20%

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

A restaurant had 80 customers on Monday and 100 customers on Tuesday. What is the percent increase in customers from Monday to Tuesday?

• 30%

• 40%

• 25%

• 20%

A smartphone was priced at $800 and is now priced at $720. What is the percent decrease in the price of the smartphone?

• 5%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

A school had 300 students last year and now has 270 students. What is the percent decrease in the number of students?

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%