PERCENT OF CHANGE Percent of Change Its the

PERCENT OF CHANGE

Percent of Change • It’s the ratio of the change in an amount to the original amount

Percent of Increase • New number is bigger than the original

Percent of Decrease • New number is smaller than the original

Determine the percent of change: • Original: 20 • Final: 28

Determine the percent of change: • Original: 25 • Final: 16

Determine the percent of change: • Original: 25 • Final: 16

Determine the percent of change: • Original: 62 • Final: 80

Determine the percent of change: • Original: 100 • Final: 72

A pair of shoes were originally priced at $52. They are on sale for $30. What is the percent of decrease?

The wholesale price for a coat is $65. The Jiffy. Store sells it for $120. What is the percent of increase?

The total number of passengers on cruise ships decreased 20% after the ship was stalled at sea. If there were 18. 45 million before the incident, how many were there after it?

Mary bought a shirt for $35. 99. If the tax is 7%, find the final cost of the shirt.

Dan bought a new fishing pole. The original price was $85. It is on sale with a 20% discount. What is the discounted price?

A pair of jeans were $86. 25. What is the final cost if the tax is 6. 5%?

There is a 30% discount on shoes. If a pair of shoes was originally $65. 78, find the discounted price.

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