Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Percent of change: word problems

Percent of change: word problems

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1

A video game's price went from $20 to $25. What's the percent increase?

2

A t-shirt's price dropped from $15 to $12. What's the percent decrease?

3

After a 10% discount, a bike costs $90. What was the original price?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Last year, 10 students were in the club. Now there are 12. What is the percent increase?
0.10%
1.20%
2.25%
3.30%
Easy
A plant grew from 40 cm to 50 cm. What is the percent increase in height?
0.20%
1.25%
2.30%
3.50%
Easy
A puppy's weight went from 20 lbs to 18 lbs. What is the percent decrease?
0.5%
1.10%
2.15%
3.20%

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