Question

when a tree was planted ,it stood 37 inches tall.Ten years later, the tree was 8 feet tall .How many inches did the tree grow?

Answer 1

Answer:

59 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

8X12=96

96-37=59

Answer 2

Answer:

59 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

The tree was 37 inches when it was planted.

Ten years later, the tree was 8 feet.

1 foot = 12 inches

8 feet will be equal to:

$\frac{8}{1}$ × 12 = 96 feet

In the ten years, the tree grew:

96 inches - 37 inches = 59 inches.