Question

Jacob planted a 5-foot tree. After one year, he measured it and found that the tree had grown by 20% of its original height. How tall was the tree after one year?

Answer 1

Answer:

6 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

20% of 5 = 0.2×5 = 1. The tree has grown, that means 1 foot is added. Hence, 5+1 = 6 Feet.