Answer:
Kevin's height increased 19.05%
Step-by-step explanation:
Height of Kevin at the beginning of sixth grade = 4’10”
Height of Kevin at the end of ninth grade = 5’9”
What was the percentage of increase in Kevin height?
For answering this question, we should convert Kevin's heights to decimal number, this way:
1 feet = 12 inches
4’10” = 4 10/12 = 4.83
5’9” = 5 9/12 = 5.75
Now, let's use the Direct Rule of Three:
Height Percentage
4.83 100
5.75 x
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4.83x = 5.75 * 100
4.83x = 575
x = 575/4.83
x = 119.05
119.05 - 100 = 19.05
Kevin's height increased 19.05%
