You plant a tree that is 36 inches tall. After one year, the tree is 43 inches tall. Which expression describes the percent of increase in the tree's height?

A. 36/43 x 100

B. 43-36/43

C. 43-36/36 x 100

D. 43-36/43 x 100

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Ronan Horton

7 April, 02:45

You plant a tree that is 36 inches tall. After one year, the tree is 43 inches tall. Which expression describes the percent of increase in the tree's height?

A. 36/43 x 100

B. 43-36/43

C. 43-36/36 x 100

D. 43-36/43 x 100

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Kenny Morris · Answer 1

C. (43-36) / 36 x 100

Step-by-step explanation:

The initial value is 36 inches

new value = 43

Percent increase is (new - original) / original * 100

(43-36) / 36 * 100

You plant a tree that is 36 inches tall. After one year, the tree is 43 inches tall. Which expression describes the percent of increase in the tree's height?A. 36/43 x 100B. 43-36/43C. 43-36/36 x 100D. 43-36/43 x 100

You plant a tree that is 36 inches tall. After one year, the tree is 43 inches tall. Which expression describes the percent of increase in the tree's height?

A. 36/43 x 100

B. 43-36/43

C. 43-36/36 x 100

D. 43-36/43 x 100