Calvin height at the end of 2015 was 4 feet 2 inches. At the end of 2016, Calvin is now 4 feet 5 inches tall. By what percent did calvins height increase from 2015 to 2016?

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Calvin height at the end of 2015 was 4 feet 2 inches.  At the end of 2016, Calvin is now 4 feet 5 inches tall. By what percent did calvins height increase from 2015 to 2016?

Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

4 ft, 2 in = 50 inches 4 ft. 5 in = 53 inches 3/50 = 0.06 = 6% increase

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