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29 March, 02:35

A tree is 8 feet tall when planted. after one year, its height has increased by one-sixth of its original height. at the end of the second year, its height is 37.5% greater than its original height. how many inches did the tree grow during the second year?

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  1. 29 March, 02:45
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    First year: 8*1/6=1.333

    The second year: 8*.375=3

    Second year - first year = tree growth during the second year

    3 - 1.333 = 1.666
  2. 29 March, 02:49
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    8/6=1.3

    8+1.3=9.33 which is year one

    8/100=0.08

    0.08x37.5=3

    so add 3+9.3=12.33

    the tree is 12 ft and 4 inches
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