Mixed Practice - Percent of Change Flashcards

1
Q

What is the percentage change from 5 to 2? Is this an increase or a decrease?

A

60% Decrease

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If a wooden bench is marked up 60% and is sold at $92, what was the original price?

A

$57.50

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3
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If 663 is increased by 70% what is the new amount?

A

1127.1

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4
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What is the percentage change from 5 to 8? Is this an increase or a decrease?

A

60% Increase

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5
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Crystal is on sale for 70% off. A crystal vase is priced at $108. What is the original price?

A

$360

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Sally’s dress shop Facebook page had 73 hits in October. In November there was a 200% increase. How many more hits did the page get in November? How many hits did the page get in November?

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146 more hits; 219 hits in November

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The cost of a shirt increased from $20 o $25. What is the percentage of change? Is this an increase or decrease?

A

25% Increase

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A rare oil painting increased in value by 75%. If it was sold for $651, what was the original purchase price?

A

$372

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9
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This year we have a $2,200 budgeted for travel expenses. For next year there is a budget cut of 8%. How much will we have for travel expenses next year?

A

$2024

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10
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The cost of a pair of shoes increased from $45 to $56.25. What is the percentage of change? Is this an increase or decrease?

A

25% Increase

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Sue’s investment are earning 7% per year. After 1 year she has $8988 in her account. How much did she originally invest?

A

$8400

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12
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If 56 is decreased by 75%, what is the amount of change? What is the new amount?

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42 less; 14 is the new amount

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13
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In March there was 85 mm of rain. In April there was 68 mm. What is the percentage change? Is this an increase or decrease?

A

20% Decrease

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14
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If a ReadRight bookcase has a sale price of $21 when it is 30% off, what is the original price?

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$30

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15
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The regular price of a portable CD player at Edwin’s Electronics is $38. This week it is on sale for 25% off. Find the amount of the discount.

A

$9.50 is the discount

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16
Q

Last year the school enrollment was 1,400. This year it is 1,365. What is the percentage change? Is this an increase or decrease?

A

2.5% Decrease

17
Q

A radio sells for $63, after a 40% increase in the cost price. What is the cost price?

A

$45

18
Q

The Blanket Company sold 45 blankets in September. It sold 80% more blankets in October. How many more blankets were sold in October than September? How many blankets were sold in October?

A

36 more blankets; 81 blankets in October

19
Q

Dominique wants to buy a silver coat rack. They are currently on sale for 20% off and he figures out he can pay $60. What is the original price?

A

$75

20
Q

If 92 is decreased by 25%, how much is the decrease? What is the new amount?

A

23 is the decrease; 69 is the new amount