Percent of Change

Percent of change
is a ratio that compares a
change in quantity to the
original amount.
  Percent of
Change

Amount of Change (subtract)

Original Amount

Divide
Year 1
15 feet

Year 10 45 feet

Find the percent of change

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In 2009, the average price of a new
car was $28,400. The average price
of a new car in 1990 was $16,000.
What is the percent of
increase ?

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 The average high temperature in
January for Minneapolis ,
Minnesota is 13 ˚ F while in
San Diego , California it is
58 ˚ F. What is the percent of
decrease in the average high
temperature from
San Diego to Minneapolis?

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 The average gas price in Alaska is
$4.18 per gallon. In Wyoming, it is
$2.42 per gallon. What is the percent
of change in gas price from Alaska
to Wyoming?

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At age 13, Jim was 60 inches
tall. He reached 75 inches in
height at age 17. Find the
percent of change in height.

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