A tree initially measured 18 feet tall. Over the next 3½ years, it grew to a final height of 35½ feet. During those 3½ years, wh

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at was the average yearly growth rate of the height of the tree?

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stellarik [79] · Answer 1 · 2024-05-13T19:58:23+03:00

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Answer:

The average yearly growth o

Explanation:

Given that the tree grew from 18 ft 35 1/2 feet in 3 1/2 years.

The growth within these years is:

35 1/2 - 18

= 35.5 - 18

= 17.5

Now, this averages:

17.5/3.5 (3.5 is the number of years)

= 5

The average is 5 ft per year