Percent of Increase, Decrease, Error Word Problems

Mrs. Tagliaferro had 27 students in her class last year and this year she had 30 students in her math class. What is the percent of change?

• 24%
• 20%
• 11%
• 50%

A microwave originally costs $96, but is marked up to a price of $115.20. What is the percent increase?

• 20% Increase
• 17% Increase
• 20% Decrease 
• 17% Decrease

Mary currently weighs 150 pounds. Before her diet she, weighed 180 pounds. What is the percent of change in her weight?

• 17% Decrease
• 17% Increase
• 20% Increase
• 20% Decrease

A school's population increased from 1250 to 2000 students. What was the percent of increase?

• .375%
• .6%
• 37.5%
• 60%

Last week, the price of American cheese was $5 per pound. This week, it costs $6 per pound. What is the percent change? 

• Increase 20%
• Decrease 20%
• Increase $1
• Decrease $1

An online auction started the bid on an item at $20. The item sold for $50. What was the percent increase to the nearest percent?

• 150%
• 15%
• 60%
• 17%

You estimate that you sent 135 texts last week, but when you get the bill it was actually 108. What was your percent error?

• 20%
• 25%
• -20%
• -25%

You estimate that 200 people attend a school concert. The actual attendance was 240.   What is the percent error?

• 20%
• -20%
• -16.7%
• 16.7%

Ms. Brown estimated 70 students would try out for the Cross Country team. This year, only 63 students tried out. What was her percent error?

• 11%
• 50%
• 12%
• 1%

Sally went to the clearance rack at a department store and found a shirt she wanted to buy.  The shirt was $36.00 and is on sale for $24.00.  What is the decrease in price?

• 33%
• 67%
• 50%
• 34%