1.
A swimming suit was originally priced at $40. During a sale, the cost was reduced to $30. What was the percent of decrease in the price?
A.
25%
B.
50%
C.
33
%
D.
75%
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2.
Sales tax is an example of a ______.
A.
discount
B.
percent of increase
C.
simple interest
D.
percent of decrease
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3.
In 1990, 5,283,055 people subscribed to cellular telephone service. In 1998, the number of people had risen to 69,209,321. To the nearest percent, find the percent of increase.
A.
92%
B.
920%
C.
121%
D.
1210%
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4.
Find the percent increase or decrease to the nearest percent.
original: 113
new: 150
A.
37% increase
B.
33% increase
C.
33% decrease
D.
37% decrease
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5.
Find the percent increase or decrease to the nearest percent.
original: 30
new: 24
A.
6% increase
B.
20% decrease
C.
6% decrease
D.
20% increase
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