Answer:
Therefore after 3 years the height of these tree will be same.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that,
Type A is 2 feet tall and grows at a rate of 17 inches.
Type B is 10 feet tall and is growing at a rate of 5 inches.
1 feet = 12 inches,
2 feet= (12×2) inches = 24 inches
5 feet= (12×5) inches = 60 inches
Let after t years, the height of these tree will be same.
After t years, the height of type A is =(24+17t)
After t years, the height of type B is =(60+5t)
According to the problem,
24+17t=60+5t
⇒17t-5t=60-24
⇒12t = 36
⇒t =
⇒t=3
Therefore after 3 years the height of these tree will be same.