SOLUTION: A certain kind of tree increases in height by 25 percent each year. It was 2.5 feet tall when it was planted in January 2000. Approximately how tall will the tree be in December 20

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Question 257901: A certain kind of tree increases in height by 25 percent each year. It was 2.5 feet tall when it was planted in January 2000. Approximately how tall will the tree be in December 2008?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2.5(1+.25)^8
2.5*1.25^8
2.5*5.96=14.9 FT. TALL IN 2008.