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The attendance at a seminar in year 1 was 500. In Year 2, the attendance changed by 100. What was the percent change in attendance?

A
The percent change was 0.2%.
B
The percent change was 0.4%.
C
The percent change was 20%.
D
The percent change was 40%.
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Holly had $5,000 in her bank account. She withdrew $800 to buy a new bike. What is the percent decrease in the balance of her account?

A
The percent decrease is 1.6%.
B
The percent decrease is 16%.
C
The percent decrease is 84%.
D
The percent decrease is 120%.
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A count went up from 450 to 600. What was the approximate percent increase?

A
The percent increase was approximately 33%.
B
The percent increase was approximately 75%.
C
The percent increase was approximately 133%.
D
The percent increase was approximately 300%.
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Why is the percent increase from 45 to 75 not equal to the percent decrease from 75 to 45? Select three options.

A
The amount of change is different for the percent increase and the percent decrease.
B
The ratio of the percent increase is not the same as the percent decrease.
C
The ratio for the percent increase has a smaller denominator than the percent decrease.
D
The ratio for the percent increase has a different numerator than the percent decrease.
E
The original amount for the percent increase is different from the original amount for the percent decrease.
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If the average grade of an English class rose from 70 to 85, what is the approximate percent increase?

A
The percent increase is approximately 14%.
B
The percent increase is approximately 17%.
C
The percent increase is approximately 21%.
D
The percent increase is approximately 35%.
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Marie and Jorge are both trying to lose weight. After 3 months they compared their weight loss. Marie’s weight went from 175 to 150. Jorge’s weight went from 190 to 180. Which statements are true regarding their weight loss? Select three options.

A
Jorge’s weight change was approximately 5%.
B
Marie’s weight change was approximately 14%.
C
Marie had the greater percent change.
D
Jorge had the greater percent change.
E
Marie’s weight change was approximately 1.4%.
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What is the approximate percent change in a temperature that went down from 120 degrees to 100 degrees?

A
The percent change is approximately 17%.
B
The percent change is approximately 20%.
C
The percent change is approximately 80%.
D
The percent change is approximately 120%.
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The new number, 200, is 400 less than the original number. What is the approximate percent change?

A
The percent change is approximately 0.6%.
B
The percent change is approximately 1.5%.
C
The percent change is approximately 66%.
D
The percent change is approximately 150%.

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