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  • 23-03-2021
  • Mathematics
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When Anita planted a large bush in her garden, it was 5 feet tall. Now it is 40% taller. How tall is the bush now?

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ewomazinoade ewomazinoade
  • 24-03-2021

Answer:

7 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

the new height of the bush can be represented in percentage form as 100% + 40% = 140% = 1.40

1.40 x 5 = 7 feet

Method 2

find 40% of 5 feet

0.4 x 5 = 2

Add 5 + 2 = 7 feet

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