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QuizMultiple Choice

Percent Increase and Decrease

Question 1 • DAEP - Math 7 A (20 DAY TERM)

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?

Answer
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%.

Explanation

Percent change is the amount of change divided by the original attendance, multiplied by 100. Here, 100 ÷ 500 × 100 = 20%, so the percent change was 20% (whether attendance increased or decreased).

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