Exploring Percent Changes: Real-Life Problems for 6th Grade

A shirt originally costs $40. If it is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price of the shirt?

• $35

• $20

• $25

• $30

A population of a town increased from 2,000 to 2,400 people. What is the percent increase in the population?

• 10%

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

A book was priced at $15 but is now selling for $12. What is the percent decrease in the price of the book?

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

A student scored 80 out of 100 on a test. What percent did the student score?

• 85%

• 90%

• 80%

• 75%

A car's value decreased from $20,000 to $15,000. What is the percent decrease in the car's value?

• 20%

• 30%

• 25%

• 15%

A store had 150 items in stock. After a sale, only 120 items remain. What percent of the items were sold?

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

• 20%

A restaurant's menu prices increased by 10%. If a meal originally cost $25, what is the new price of the meal?

• $25.50

• $22.50

• $30.00

• $27.50

A laptop was bought for $800 and is now worth $600. What is the percent decrease in the value of the laptop?

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

A school had 300 students last year and now has 330 students. What is the percent increase in the number of students?

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

A bike was purchased for $200 and is now being sold for $150. What percent discount is being offered on the bike?

• 25%

• 15%

• 10%

• 30%