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A small tree is 80 cm tall. A few years later, the tree is 1.2 m tall. Find the percentage increase.

A small tree is 80 cm tall. A few years later, the tree is 1.2 m tall. Find the percentage increase.
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A small tree is 80 cm tall.

A few years later, the tree is 1.2 m tall.
Find the percentage increase.

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User Uaraven
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1.2 meters = 120 centimeters
amount of increase = 120-80 = 40 centimeters
40 ÷ 80 = 0.5 = 50%
There was a 50% increase.
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