Question

The tree in Maria's yard has grown 24% in the last five years. If it was originally 14 feet tall 5 years ago, how tall is it now?​

Answer 1

24% means 24/100

24% of 14 feet means 24/100*14= 3.36 feet

5 years ago the tree was 14 feet tall and in the last 5 years it has grown 24 % means 3.36 feet

So now tree is 14 + 3.36 feet tall

= 17.36 feet

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