Question

Rebecca is 12.5% taller than Debbie. Debbie is 64 inches tall. How tall is Rebecca?

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

To find the % of something simply turn 12.5% to a decimal (.125) then times it by the number you want .125 * 64 = 8

Answer 2

72 inches or 6 ft

Explanation:

12.5%=1/8 so 1+1/8=9/8 so Rebecca is 9/8 the heright of Debbie so 64*9/8=72