Percent Increase Decrease Error

The deer population is estimated to be 17,600 in northern Illinois, but an actual count was 21,300. What is the percent error?

• 21%

• 17.37%

• 17.4%

• 21.02%

Danna purchased a TV for $200. Eight months later, the same TV was selling for $160. What was the percent of decrease in the price?

• 2%

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

Find the percent increase or decrease:

5 feet to 12 feet

Find the percent increase or decrease:

20 dogs to 16 dogs

Does this question represent a percent INCREASE or a percent DECREASE?

• Increase

• Decrease

If a population of 5000 increases by 10% in a year, what will be the population after one year?

• 5500

• 6000

• 5050

• 6500

A pair of shoes was marked down 25% from its original price of $80. What is the new price?

• $60

• $70

• $65

• $55

A population of 5000 increases by 10% in a year. What is the new population?

• 5500

• 6000

• 500

• 4500

The regular price of a scooter is $65.50. It is on sale for $52.40. What is the percent decrease from the regular price to the sale price of the scooter? 

• 35%

• 25%

• 30%

• 20%

A painting cost $4,563 though over a span of 5 years increased by 500%. How much does it cost now?

• $41,000

• $27,378
  

• $31,000

• $27,386

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