1.   The price of a computer system at an electronics store is $1099. Determine the percent of change in price if the computer system sold for $1349 a month earlier.
    A. 22.7% decrease B. 18.5% increase
    C. 22.7% increase D. 18.5% decrease
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  2.   After changing its format, a radio station lost 34% of its listeners. If there were an estimated 83,000 listeners originally, how many listeners does the radio station have now?
    A. 28,220 B. 125,758
    C. 54,780 D. 49,000
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  3.   Al's Quick Mart sells milk for $1.99 per gallon, but they used to sell it for $2.79. What is the percent decrease in the price?
    A. 39.70% B. 71.30%
    C. 28.70% D. 40.20%
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  4.   In 1990, an automobile dealership sold a certain model car for $14,649. In 2000, they sold the same model car for $23,609. Find the percent increase.
    A. 61.20% B. 38.00%
    C. 24.60% D. 62.00%
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  5.   In May, there were 157 people living in Kristin's neighborhood. By August, the population had increased 21%. How many people were in Kristin's neighborhood by August?
    A. 190 B. 1900
    C. 330 D. 33
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