Question

The height of a tree sapling was 3.15 inches last year. This year, the height is 5.38 inches. How much did the height of the tree sapling increase? Find the difference.

Answer 1

2.23 inches

Explanation:

Difference means subtraction and you subtract the smaller number from the bigger number. 5.38 - 3.15 = 2.23 in.

Answer 2

2.23 inches

Explanation:

We will subtract 3.15 from 5.38 because the problem is asking for the increase. We will take the new height and subtract the old height to see the difference.

5.38 - 3.15 = 2.23 inches

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