Real-World Percentage Changes: A Grade 6 Challenge

A store had 200 shirts. If they sold 25% of them, how many shirts did they sell?

• 25

• 100

• 75

• 50

A bike originally costs $150. If the price increases by 20%, what is the new price of the bike?

• $200

• $180

• $160

• $140

A school had 300 students last year. This year, the number of students increased by 15%. How many students are there now?

• 345

• 330

• 360

• 300

A car's value was $20,000. After one year, it decreased by 10%. What is the current value of the car?

• $19,000

• $22,000

• $18,000

• $15,000

A restaurant served 120 meals last week. This week, they served 90 meals, which is a decrease of what percentage?

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

• 30%

A book was priced at $25. If it is now on sale for $18, what is the percentage decrease in price?

• 20%

• 15%

• 28%

• 35%

A factory produced 500 toys last month. This month, production increased by 40%. How many toys were produced this month?

• 500

• 600

• 700

• 800

A smartphone's price was $800. If it is now $640, what is the percentage decrease in price?

• 20%

• 30%

• 25%

• 15%

A gym had 150 members last year. This year, they gained 30 new members. What is the percentage increase in membership?

• 20%

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

A laptop was originally priced at $1,200. If it is now $960, what is the percentage decrease in price?

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%