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The percent of change is the amount that a number increases or decreases stated as a percent.

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1. Subtract the amount after change from the original amount.
2a. Use the formula
amount of change
----------------------------- X 100
original amounts
2b. Plug in the numbers and then cover the fraction to a decimal. Lastly convert the decimal into a percentage by multiplying by 100.

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1) If Ms. Granite Cleaner last paycheck for McDonald's was $20,500 it decreased to $15,000. What percent did her paycheck decrease?

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2) If Mr. Jackrabbit's last paycheck was $50.00, it increases to $367.00. What amount did the paycheck increase? What percent did the paycheck increase?

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3) If Ms. Erika's last paycheck was $15 and this month it increased to $22, what's the percent of increase.

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Johnny went to the doctor he only had to pay $56.00. Later that day he went to the store, he saw that a pie was $32.00. He will only buy the pie if it decreased at least 10%. The next day the pie was $26.00. What is the percent of change from the original price to the secondary price. Should he buy the pie? (make sure to round your answer)

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Lisa went to the vet with her dog for his monthly check-up. Last month, the bill was $25. This month, the bill is worth $23.75. What was the percent of decrease?

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Makenzie buys a car for $23,000 if the price increased to $25,000. What is the percent of increase?

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If a wood chuck chucked 35 pieces of wood and the next day he chucked 45 pieces of wood. What is the percent of increase?

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Gary went to go buy a new shell. His last shell cost $28. His new shell costs $42. What is the percent of increase?