SOLUTION: The cherry tree in your front yard has grown from 5 ft last year to 8 ft this year. what is the percent change?

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Question 1114469: The cherry tree in your front yard has grown from 5 ft last year to 8 ft this year. what is the percent change?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The cherry tree in your front yard has grown from 5 ft last year to 8 ft this year. what is the percent change?
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Quantity change:: 8-5 = 3
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Percent change:: 3/5 = 0.6 = 60%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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