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two weeks john's corn plants measured 5in. tall.Now they are 2ft. 3in . tall. What percent of increase?
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Henry
2ft, 3in = 27 in.
% = (27/5) * 100% = 540.
% Increase = 540% - 100% = 440%.

Alternate Method:
% Increase = (27/5-1)*100% = 440.
13 years ago

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