Mixed Practice - Percent of Change Flashcards
What is the percentage change from 5 to 2? Is this an increase or a decrease?
60% Decrease
If a wooden bench is marked up 60% and is sold at $92, what was the original price?
$57.50
If 663 is increased by 70% what is the new amount?
1127.1
What is the percentage change from 5 to 8? Is this an increase or a decrease?
60% Increase
Crystal is on sale for 70% off. A crystal vase is priced at $108. What is the original price?
$360
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?
146 more hits; 219 hits in November
The cost of a shirt increased from $20 o $25. What is the percentage of change? Is this an increase or decrease?
25% Increase
A rare oil painting increased in value by 75%. If it was sold for $651, what was the original purchase price?
$372
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?
$2024
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?
25% Increase
Sue’s investment are earning 7% per year. After 1 year she has $8988 in her account. How much did she originally invest?
$8400
If 56 is decreased by 75%, what is the amount of change? What is the new amount?
42 less; 14 is the new amount
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?
20% Decrease
If a ReadRight bookcase has a sale price of $21 when it is 30% off, what is the original price?
$30
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.
$9.50 is the discount
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?
2.5% Decrease
A radio sells for $63, after a 40% increase in the cost price. What is the cost price?
$45
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?
36 more blankets; 81 blankets in October
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?
$75
If 92 is decreased by 25%, how much is the decrease? What is the new amount?
23 is the decrease; 69 is the new amount
