Percent Increase and Decrease

Sierra had 48 pencils on Monday, and then 54 on Tuesday. What percentage did she increase by?

• 14%

• 15%

• 12.5%

• 23%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The dance started with 125 students then it decreased by 4%. How many are still at the dance?

• 120 students

• 130 students

• 100 students

• 5 students

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Sasha could run one mile in 10 minutes last year. She can run a mile in 8 minutes this year. By what percent did her timing improve?

• 20%

• 50%

• 2%

• 40%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A baby weighed 6 pounds when it was born. After one month, the baby weighed 11 pounds. What was the percent increase in the baby's weight?

• 83%

• 40%

• 70%

• 113%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A hat originally costs $35. You only pay $25. What percent off was the hat? Round to the nearest percent.

• 38%

• 10%

• 29%

• 12%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Which value should go in the circled space?

• Amount of change

• Original amount

• 100

• Percent (x)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Cody weighed 110 pounds when he started 6th grade but now weighs 150 pounds as a 7th grader. What is the percent of increase in his weight?

• 36%

• 26%

• 33%

• 38%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Would the following scenario represent a percent increase or a percent decrease? Jordyn goes to the store to purchase a sweater that she's had her eye on. She notices that the sweater has changed in price from $50, down to $40. What is the percent of change for the price of the sweater?

• 30%

• 20%

• 15%

• 45%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

The number of volunteers at a sporting event decreased from 754 in 2018 to 600 in 2019. Which of the following is closest to the percent change of the number of volunteers?

• 20%

• 30%

• 10%

• 25%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Which phrase would not indicate a percent increase?

• Rise

• Grow

• Increase

• Drop

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C