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?

Solución

Solución

Amount before addition : 5

Pasos de solución

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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