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Last year, Jay was 96 inches tall. This year, he is 108 inches tall. What is the percent increase in Jay’s height

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Answer: 12.5%

Explanation:

108-96=12, so he grew 12 inches.

12/96=0.125,

0.125*100=12.5, 12.5%

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