Question

A tree surgeon reduces the height of a beech tree by 32%.

the tree is now 4.42m tall.

how tall was it before it was reduced?

Answer 1

Let original Hieght be X

reduction = 32% = 32/100 X

new hieght = 4.42 m

now, 4.42 = X + 32/100 X

4.42 = 132/100 X

X = 4.42 * 100 / 132

X = 3.34 m

Original Hieght = 3.34 m