Question

If a plant grew 1 1/4 inches in one month. If the plant grows at the same rate, how many inches will it have grown at the end of 3 1/2 months?

Answer 1

1.25/1 = x/ 3.5

x = 4.375 = 4 1/8 inches

Answer 2

or, 4 3/8 inches :-)

Answer 3

Thanks, Steve. You've been catching a lot of my boneheaded mistakes lately. I appreciate it. :-)

Answer 4

A tomato plant has grown 5 inches over the last 9 days at this rate how many inches will it grow over the next 15 days