Question

Last week, Cara’s bean plant measured 2 inches. This week, it measured 5.5 inches. Find the percent of increase

Answer 1

Therefore the percent of increase = 175%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given , last week , cara's bean plant measured 2 inches. This week , it measured 5.5 inches.

Height increased =(5.5-2)inches

                            =3.5 inches

Therefore the percent of increase = $\frac{3.5}{2} \times 100$ =175%