asked 103k views
2 votes
Pls help asap! Yesterday, Lexy trimmed a tree that was 8.7 feet tall in her backyard. Now the tree stands is at the height of 6 feet tall. What is the percent of decrease when Lexy trimmed her tree?

asked
User Trlkly
by
8.9k points

2 Answers

3 votes
Answer is 31.03% or did u need it in full answer I recommend subtracting and wetting it out
answered
User Bufh
by
7.9k points
0 votes

Answer:

31.03%

Explanation:

Very simple

6/8.7 and you get the percentage of tree left. Which is 68.97% (rounded

You subtract that from 100 to get how much was removed.

100-68.97=31.03%

answered
User Markiesch
by
7.5k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.