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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