North Gwinnett Middle School’s PTA raised $65,000 last year. This year they raised $107,900. By what percent did the PTA increase the money they raised for NGMS?
Question 2
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A jeweler purchases a diamond ring at $2,000. The jeweler marks up the price of the ring to $2,500. By what percent did the jeweler increase the price of the ring?
Question 3
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Karen and Jim go out to a restaurant and receive a bill for $75 at the end of dinner. In addition to paying their bill, they want to leave a tip. Their total bill with the tip comes out to be $86.25. By what percent did the bill increase?
Question 4
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A loaf of bread cost $1.00 in 2013. Now, a loaf of bread costs $4.50. By what percent did the bread increase?
Question 5
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Working at an ice skating rink, Kelly earns $12 an hour. After she turned 16, Kelly's new hourly rate has increased to $14.16. By what percent did Kelly's hourly rate increase?
Question 6
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Michael purchased his home for $150,000 back in 2010. Ten years later his house is now valued at $390,000. What was the percent increase of the value of his home?
Question 7
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Ross buys and sells surfboards. He purchases a used surfboard for $200, fixes it up, then sells it for $320. What is the percent profit (percent increase) Ross made on the surfboard?
Question 8
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Reid is purchasing a new cooler from Outdoor World. The original cost of the cooler was $125. Outdoor World marked up all of their prices in the store, so the new price of the cooler was $143.75. What was the percent increase of the cooler?
Question 9
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The price of a pair of shoes increases from $50 to $64. What is the percent increase?
Question 10
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An Xbox Twenty costs $250. There is a sales tax added to the price which brings it to a new total of $270. By what percent did the Xbox Twenty increase after tax?