Question

The fence next to the creek near Adams house leans a little more each year because the bank of the creek eroding. If the fence leans about 3.7 degrees more each year, estimate how many more degrees the fence will lean after 5 years

Answer 1

3.7 x 5 = 18.5 degrees

Answer 2

It will lean 18.5 more degrees over the 5 years. You multiply 3.7 by 5 and get 18.5!  : )