Percent Change - Worksheet 5 - 7th Grade
MediumCalculate percent increase, decrease, and error (Medium)
18 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: proportional relationships, percents
About This Worksheet
This medium-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 7th Grade students practicing percent change. Medium worksheets introduce larger numbers and varied question formats to deepen understanding and build fluency.
Percent change is one of the most widely reported statistics in news and business — population growth, stock market changes, price increases. Understanding it makes students informed citizens who can evaluate numerical claims critically.
- Calculate percent increase using the formula (new − original) / original × 100
- Calculate percent decrease using the same formula
- Apply percent change to real-world situations including markups and markdowns
- Determine whether a change is an increase or decrease before applying the formula
- Interpret a percent change value in the context of a real-world problem
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Read the problem carefully.
- Identify what is being asked.
- Use what you know to find the answer.
- Check your work.
Answer Key
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This worksheet focuses on proportional relationships, percents. It is designed for 7th Grade students and provides structured practice through varied problem types with a worked example to guide students before they begin.
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