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A tree initially measured 3812 feet tall. Over the next 512 years, it grew to a final height of 4912 feet. During those 512 years, what was the average yearly growth rate of the height of the tree?

User Ian Boag
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Answer:

2 feet per year

Explanation:

I think you meant 38 1/2

and 5 1/2

but if you didn't then its

2.1484375

because

4912-3812=1100

1100÷512= 2.1484375

User Luxcem
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