James is 72 inches tall. If his brother is only 80% of his height, how tall is his brother?___

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Adam Tran

12 May, 01:27

James is 72 inches tall. If his brother is only 80% of his height, how tall is his brother?___

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Marley · Answer 1

57.6 inches tall

Step-by-step explanation:

80%72 = 57.6

Gould · Answer 2

57.6 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Brother=80% of James height

Where "of" = "*" and James height is 72 inches

Brother=80/100 * 72

Brother's height=4/5 * 72

Brother's height = 4*72/5

Brother's height=288/5

Brother's height = 57.6 inches

James is 72 inches tall. If his brother is only 80% of his height, how tall is his brother?___inches

James is 72 inches tall. If his brother is only 80% of his height, how tall is his brother?___

inches