Question

You plant a tree that is 36 inches tall. After one year, the tree is 43 inches tall. Which expression describes the percent of increase in the tree's height?

A. 36/43 x 100
B.43-36/43
C.43-36/36 x 100
D.43-36/43 x 100

Answer 1

C.(43-36)/36 x 100

Explanation:

The initial value is 36 inches

new value = 43

Percent increase is (new - original)/ original * 100

(43-36)/36 * 100