SOLUTION: When Justin was 10 years old he was 58 inches tall. He is now 15% taller. How many inches tall is he now?

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Question 28548: When Justin was 10 years old he was 58 inches tall. He is now 15% taller. How many inches tall is he now?
Answer by emmychan(11) About Me  (Show Source):
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This one is tricky because age is not important. All you have to do is take
(15% of 58)
or
(.15(58))

to get
8.7
Add that to the original height (58) to get
66.7 in