Question

In the spring a young maple is 18 feet tall. Over the summer it grows 8%. How tall is the maple at the end of the summer?

Answer 1

I think I helped you on a similar one earlier.

Answer 2

take the originial (18 ft) and multiply it by 8% or .08

Answer 3

Since its, INCREASING, what do you think you will do with your new number?

Answer 4

19.44

Answer 5

yeah, thats correct. Does that make sense though on why it would be that number?

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

Good!