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  • Mr. Theiry’s homeroom recorded the total number of books read per month. In November, they read 65 books, and in December they read 52 books. What was the approximate percent decrease from November to December?
    20%
  • During black Friday, the price of an X-Box 1 went from $300 to $180. What is the percent decrease?
    40%
  • Courtney works at Chick-fil-A. Last month she earned $8.00 per hour. Her boss saw how hard she was working and decided to give her a raise. Now she gets paid $10 per hour. What is the percent increase?
    25%
  • A farmer sold 560 cows last year but this year he sold 476. What is the percent decrease?
    15%
  • If gas was 1:89 last year a gallon and 3:28 this year, what was the percent increase?
    73% increase
  • During the 2021-2021 school year, JSM offered both remote learning and in-person learning. Last year, 180 students were in-person learners. This year, the number of in-person learners increased to 243. What is the percent increase?
    35%
  • Last year the Dallas Stars sold 60 new season passes, this year they only sold 36. What is the percent decrease?
    40%
  • Last year JMS had 84 students taking Algebra, this year they have 126 students taking Algebra. By what percentage was the increase of students in Algebra?
    50%
  • The price of a season ticket to the Rangers Stadium went from $350 to $273. By what percentage was the price reduced?
    22%
  • A ski jacket went from $50 to $92 during the snow season. What is the percent increase of the jacket?
    84%
  • American Airlines flew 500 flights to London last month, this month they flew 645 flights. What is the percent increase?
    29%