Question

A sunflower's height was measured at 42 inches. The second time the flower was measured its height was 70 inches. What was the percent change in the height of the sunflower between the two measurements? Increase or decrease? amount of change original amount = percent= Substitute and solve:​

Answer 1

67%

Explanation:

Percent change is the change divided by the original value. The change for the flower is (70" - 42") = 28"

The original value was 42".

Percent change is (28"/42")*(100%) = 67%