Question

Grandpa Ernie is shrinking! Over the past 4 years his height decreased by a total of 2.4 cm.It decreased by the same amount each year. What was the change in Grandpa Ernie's height each year

Answer 1

0.6 cm

Explanation:

2.4 divided by 4 equals 0.6

Answer 2

He shrunk .6 cm each year

Explanation:

To find the decrease per year, we take the total decrease and divide by the number of years

2.4 cm/ 4 years

.6 cm/ year

He shrunk .6 cm each year