1.   If the price of a car is $18,000 one month and $19,500 four months later, what is the percent of change?
    A. 8.3% decrease B. 7.7% increase
    C. 8.3% increase D. 7.7% decrease
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  2.   What is the percent of change from 32 ounces to 28 ounces?
    A. 14.3% decrease B. 12.5% increase
    C. 12.5% decrease D. 14.3% increase
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  3.   An item that usually sells for $109.99 is now selling for $89.99. To the nearest tenth of a percent, what is the percent of decrease for the cost of the item?
    A. 9.10% B. 25%
    C. 0.20% D. 18.20%
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  4.   Find the percent of change from 6.5 feet to 8 feet. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
    A. 25% B. 18.80%
    C. 23.10% D. 0.20%
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  5.   Last year, Twyla's salary was $36,725.00. This year, her salary will be $38,194.00. What is the percent of increase of Twyla's salary?
    A. 3.75% B. 4.25%
    C. 3.50% D. 4%
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