Mastering Percent Increase and Decrease for 6th Graders

A store sold a shirt for $40. After a sale, the price dropped to $30. What is the percent decrease in the price of the shirt?

• 30%

• 15%

• 25%

• 20%

A student scored 70 out of 100 on a test. After studying, they scored 85 out of 100 on the next test. What is the percent increase in their score?

• 21.43%

• 15%

• 10%

• 30%

A bike was originally priced at $200. If the price is now $150, what is the percent decrease in the price of the bike?

• 30%

• 15%

• 25%

• 20%

A plant grew from 20 inches to 25 inches in height. What is the percent increase in the height of the plant?

• 30%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

A book was $15 and is now $12. What is the percent decrease in the price of the book?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 25%

A car's value decreased from $25,000 to $20,000. What is the percent decrease in the car's value?

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

A student improved their math grade from 60% to 75%. What is the percent increase in their math grade?

• 25%

• 20%

• 30%

• 15%

A restaurant's sales were $1,000 last month and $1,200 this month. What is the percent increase in sales?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

A jacket was marked down from $80 to $60. What is the percent decrease in the price of the jacket?

• 25%

• 20%

• 30%

• 15%

A population of a town increased from 5,000 to 6,500 people. What is the percent increase in the town's population?

• 25%

• 30%

• 40%

• 15%