Percentage change occurs when there’s a difference between the original and final amount. A number or a ratio that can be expressed as a ratio or fraction of 100 is known as ‘percentage’. They are generally represented using the ‘%’ symbol. We can easily solve the multi-step percentage word problem using some simple steps. Firstly, identify the value and the increase in value. And, then you may apply the percentage formula. Teachers can share this amazing multistep percentage word problems(level 1) quiz with their students to let them solve these with fun. You can also try our Multi-Step Percent Change (Level 1 Word Problems) Worksheet and Multi-Step Percent Change (Level 1 Word Problems) Problems as well for a better understanding of the concepts.
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems) Quiz
8 questions
#1 of 8: Mild
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems)
Each day the Snyder family uses an average of 45 kWh of electricity. For a celebration, some members of their extended family came to visit and their household electricity usage increased 38%. A few days later more guests arrived and the electricity usage increased by another 25%. How many kWh of electricity were used by the Synder household when all the guests were staying with them? Round to the nearest whole number.
#2 of 8: Mild
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems)
A newly born baboon weighed 2 pounds. During its first month of life, the baboon's weight increased 15%. A month later, the baboon gained enough weight that it was 18% heavier than it was the month before. What was the baboon's weight two months after he was born?
#3 of 8: Medium
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems)
When Natalia was hired by a new company she was offered a monthly salary of $3,500. After completing 1 year of employment at the company, she is given a bonus of 35% for staying the first year. Additionally, she received an extra increase of 5% of her new salary for being an outstanding employee. What is Natalia's new monthly salary after her increases?
#4 of 8: Medium
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems)
Tyshawn purchased a pair of sunglasses with a list price of $80 from an online website. He used a coupon code and received a 20% discount on his purchase. The website charged him a processing fee of 5% of the price of the sunglasses after the discount. How much did Tyshawn actually pay for his new pair of sunglasses?
#5 of 8: Medium
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems)
Celine cleans houses for a living. Her initial fee was $160 for a cleaning, but she decided to discount her prices by 30% to attract more customers. After a few weeks, Celine marked up her prices by 15% to make more of a profit. What is the price Celine charges for house cleaning now?
#6 of 8: Medium
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems)
At a fundraiser for the local hospital, there were 100 volunteers who came to help on Saturday. On Sunday, there were 15% fewer volunteers who attended the fundraiser. By Monday, there were 20% fewer people at the event than there were on Sunday. How many volunteers were at the fundraising event on Monday?
#7 of 8: Spicy
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems)
The height of water in a reservoir at the end of March was 89 feet. In April, there was very little rain, so the water level dropped 12.5%. During the month of May the area received heavy rainfall, and the level of water in the reservoir increased 20.9%. What was the height of water in the reservoir at the end of May? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a foot.
#8 of 8: Spicy
Multi-step percent change (Level 1 word problems)
A home-improvement store sold wind chimes for $30 each. Harper signed up for a free membership card and received a 5% discount on all purchases. A sales tax of 5% was added to the purchase price after the discount. What was the final price Harper paid for the wind chimes? Round to the nearest cent.
Percentage change occurs when there’s a difference between the original and final amount. A number or a ratio that can be expressed as a ratio or fraction of 100 is known as ‘percentage’. They are generally represented using the ‘%’ symbol. We can easily solve the multi-step percentage word problem using some simple steps. Firstly, identify the value and the increase in value. And, then you may apply the percentage formula. Teachers can share this amazing multistep percentage word problems...
Grade 7
Percents
7.RP.A.3
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