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Billy is growing fast! At his last check-up at the doctor’s office, he measured 61 inches. Today, he measures 68 inches tall. What percent change is that?

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For reassurance the person above me is correct it is 11%
User Peter Boomsma
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About 11% change

The difference of the two is 7 inches, so you would divide 7 by 61 and get .114 which rounds to .11 and .11 is 11%
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