GCSE Percentage Increase and Decrease Word Problems Foundation

Percentage Increase and Decrease Word Problems | Foundation | GCSE Maths | Calculator | Printable PDF

This resource provides a structured set of 20 GCSE-style word problems on percentage increase and decrease, designed for Foundation level students. This worksheet is calculator-based and focuses on building confidence with percentage change in real-life contexts.

The worksheet begins with straightforward questions, such as finding the amount of a percentage increase or decrease, and gradually progresses to calculating new amounts, using decimal multipliers, comparing outcomes, and interpreting percentage changes in context. The final questions introduce more structured multi-step problems to support progression.

Each question is accompanied by clear, step-by-step explanations, making this resource suitable for independent learning as well as classroom use.

This resource is ideal for:

• Homework assignments
• Revision and exam preparation
• Classroom practice
• End-of-topic assessment

Skills covered:

• Finding the amount of a percentage increase or decrease
• Finding a new amount after a percentage change
• Using decimal multipliers
• Applying percentages to money, measures and everyday contexts
• Comparing outcomes and explaining decisions
• Solving multi-step percentage problems

What’s included:

• Printable student worksheet (questions only)
• Separate worksheet with fully worked solutions

This resource is designed to support students in developing a strong foundation in percentage increase and decrease before progressing to more advanced percentage problems.