Chapter 2 Lesson 5 Percent Of Change/Error Review

5 Questions | By Nloprimo | Last updated: Jun 27, 2016 | Total Attempts: 97

Questions and Answers

1.

Sabrina's boss states that she will increase Sabrina's salary from $12,000 to $14,000 per year if she enrolls in business courses at a local community college. What percent increase in salary will result from Sabrina taking the business courses?
- A.
  
  14% decrease
- B.
  
  16.7 decrease
- C.
  
  14% increase
- D.
  
  16.7% increase
2.

Peter expected to earn $425 in a week. In fact he earned $500. What was the percentage error?SYMBOLS in answers!!
3.

Susie tries to read 50 pages of her book every day. One week (7 days) she only managed to read 280 pages. What was the percentage error?
- A.
  
  17.86%
- B.
  
  15%
- C.
  
  25%
- D.
  
  28%
4.

The 2 AM temperature in the Mojave desert was recorded as 6°F. The 2 PM temperature on the same day was 114°FWhat was the percentage change from 2 AM to 2 PM?
5.

The cost of a pair of shoes fell from $66 to $54. What was the percentage change?Must state if it is increase or decrease in answer!