Application of Percents Find the Original or Final Amount

Devin is trying to drink more water, so he has been keeping a log of how much water he drinks. Yesterday, Devin drank 141 ounces of water. That is 50% more than he drank two days ago. How much water did Devin drink two days ago?

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

The members of a weight loss support group just collectively weighed in at 1,173 pounds, which is 2% heavier than their previous weight. How much did the group weigh last time?

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The cheerleading squad at Bloomington High School currently has 9 members. That is 10% fewer than were on it with the old coach. How many members were on the squad before?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

This weekend, Oxford Theater issued 4,335 tickets to comedies. That is 25% fewer than the theater issued last weekend. How many tickets to comedies did the theater issue then?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

This quarter, a local gym has 731 members. That is 70% more than it had last quarter, due to a change in rates. How many members were there last quarter?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

So far this year, Trans-Global Shipping has been forced to lay off 108 people. That number is 20% more than were let go last year. How many workers lost their jobs last year?

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Zoe receives a weekly allowance for completing all of her chores. The current amount Zoe receives is $12.90. That is 39.9% more than she got during elementary school. What was Zoe's weekly allowance then? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

After the advance-purchase deadline passes, the cost of attending a particular event is $140.10, which is 23.3% more than before. What is the advance-purchase price?

Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

16 inches is 35% of what?

• 45.7 inches

• 51.4 inches

• 78.9 inches

• 77.7 inches

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is 9% of 200?

• 100

• 18

• 20

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