Trees

A young tree is 16 inches tall. One year later, it is 20 inches tall. What is the percent increase in height?

Result

p =  25 %

Solution:

p=100⋅ (20−16)/16=25=25%p=100 \cdot \ (20-16)/16=25=25 \%

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