Question

Last week, Cara’s bean plant measured 2 inches. This week, it measured 5.5 inches. Find the percent of increase

Answer 1

Therefore the percent of increase = 175%

Explanation:

Given , last week , cara's bean plant measured 2 inches. This week , it measured 5.5 inches.

Height increased =(5.5-2)inches

=3.5 inches

Therefore the percent of increase =
`(3.5)/(2) * 100` =175%