Percent of Change Word Problems

Sonya’s heart rate was 76 beats per minute. She ran a mile on her treadmill and checked her heart rate again. This time, her heart rate was 133 beats per minute. What was the percent increase in Sonya’s heart rate?

• 75%

• 57%

• 133%

• 76%

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Last year, a taco truck ordered 3,000 pounds of cheese. This year, they ordered 2,100 pounds of cheese. What was the percent decrease in the pounds of cheese the taco truck ordered?

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

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There were 425 people at the Lincoln County High School football game last week. This week, 357 people attended the game. What was the percent decrease in attendance?

• 16%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

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A video game console at Games Galore normally costs $399.50, but all consoles are marked down by 20% this week. What is the price of a video game console this week?

• $319.60

• $299.50

• $359.50

• $279.50

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At one point, there were only 2,410 black rhinos left on Earth. With the help of conservation efforts, the black rhino population then increased by about 130%. About how many black rhinos were on Earth then?

• 5,543

• 6,543

• 7,543

• 8,543

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There were 832 copies of Loretta’s Lion sold within its first year of being published. In the second year, the number of copies sold was 12.5% less than the first year. How many copies of Loretta’s Lion were sold in the second year?

• 728

• 729

• 730

• 731

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Kat competed in the long jump at the state track meet. Her first jump was 4.8 meters. Her second jump was 15% longer than her first jump. What was the length of Kat’s second jump?

• 5.52 meters

• 5.32 meters

• 5.48 meters

• 5.50 meters

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Daniel has dinner at a restaurant and the cost of his meal is $28.00. Because of the service, he wants to leave a 20% tip. What is his total bill including tip?

• 33.60
• 40.00
• 24.60
• 30.50

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A store is having a clearance sale and offers a 35% discount on all items. If a jacket originally costs $120, what is the sale price of the jacket?

• $78

• $85

• $90

• $95

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During a sale, a laptop's price was reduced from $1,200 to $960. What was the percent decrease in the price of the laptop?

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

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