Percent of Change Word Problems

When you explore Percent of Change Word Problems, you learn how to measure how much something has grown or shrunk by comparing an original amount to a new one. This playsheet helps you understand whether a change is an increase or a decrease, and by how much. As you practise solving these problems, you discover how percentages reveal trends and compare values in ways that whole numbers alone cannot.

As you read each scenario, you’ll notice that percent of change always begins with two numbers—the starting value and the ending value. You subtract them to find the difference, divide the difference by the original value, and multiply by 100 to turn the result into a percentage. These steps help you understand not just what changed, but how significant that change is.

You’ll also enjoy seeing how percent of change connects to real-life decisions. You may explore how prices shift during a sale, how populations grow over time, or how scores improve from one test to another. Understanding percent of change allows you to interpret data more accurately and make informed conclusions about what the numbers show.