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Populaire Word Problems >

Stacy has a large bush growing in her garden that is currently 8 feet tall. That is 60% taller than it was when Stacy planted it there. How tall was the bush then?

Solution

St a cy ha s a l a r g e b u s h g ro w in g in h er g a r d e n t ha t i s c u rre n tl y 8 f ee t t a ll . T ha t i s 60% t a ll er t han i t w a s w h e n St a cy pl an t e d i t t h ere . Ho w t a ll w a s t h e b u s h t h e n ?

Solution

Amount before addition : 5

étapes des solutions

Translate the problem into an equation:

8 = x + 0.6 x

8 = x + 0.6 x : x = 5

Amount before addition : 5

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