Understanding Percent Increase

What is the initial value of the home before the increase?

• $200,000

• $300,000

• $350,000

• $250,000

By what percentage did the home's value increase?

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

What is the difference in value between the original and new home prices?

• $40,000

• $50,000

• $60,000

• $70,000

How do you express the increase in value as a percentage of the original price?

• Divide the increase by the new price

• Divide the original price by the increase

• Divide the increase by the original price

• Divide the new price by the original price

What is the simplified fraction representing the increase in value?

• 1/7

• 1/6

• 1/5

• 1/4

What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/5?

• 0.4

• 0.3

• 0.2

• 0.1

How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

• Multiply by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 10

• Divide by 100

What is the definition of percent in terms of a fraction?

• A fraction with a denominator of 10

• A fraction with a denominator of 100

• A fraction with a denominator of 1000

• A fraction with a denominator of 50

If 5/25 is converted to a percentage, what is the result?

• 15%

• 25%

• 20%

• 30%

What should you do if you want to explore more percent problems?

• Challenge yourself with different types

• Ignore them

• Only focus on easy problems

• Avoid using a calculator