Percent Increase and Decrease Quiz

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Is it True: 600% Price Decrease? Worksheet for Financial Literacy

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In this worksheet, we explore the recent statements by the 2026 HHS Secretary who stated that "that if a drug rises from 100 dollars to 600 dollars that is a 600 percent increase, and if it then falls from 600 dollars to 100 dollars that can be framed as a 600 percent “savings.” Does 600% savings make sense? Using percentage increase and decrease formulas, we unpack exactly what these statements mean mathematically. Included is a Teacher Guide with full explanations for this multi-step critica

6th - 8th

Applied Math, Financial Literacy, Money Math

Percent Project: Real World Financial Literacy: Money Math: Interest/Tax Grade 7

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Mustache Math

Hook Your Students with Real-World Percent Problems! Transform percent practice from boring worksheets into an engaging digital experience! This interactive activity challenges 7th graders to solve real-world percent problems through scenarios they actually care about-vacation & cars! Practice includes: calculating tax, profit, commission, discounts, percent change and simple interest for vacations and cars. Watch as your students develop confidence with percents while having fun! What'

7th - 8th

Decimals, Financial Literacy, Money Math

CCSS

7.RP.A.3

Also included in: Grade 6 Financial Literacy Percent Bundle Practice & Project w/Grade 7 Extension