Percentage Change (Year 6)
Practise percentage change within Percentages for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 6 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What is 0.4 as a percentage?
- 40%
- 4%
- 0.4%
- 400%
Answer: 40%. 0.4 × 100 = 40%.
ProCompare and infer.
A coat costs £80. The price drops by 15%. New price?
- £68
- £12
- £92
- £70
Answer: £68. 15% of £80 = £12. £80 − £12 = £68.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A price rises from £50 to £65. What is the percentage increase?
- 15%
- 25%
- 30%
- 35%
Answer: 30%. Increase = £15. Percentage increase = (15/50) × 100 = 30%.
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