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Jack’s plant grew 50 inches in 100 weeks. At this rate, how much did it grow in 210 days?

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Answer:

15 inches in 210 days

Explanation:

First find the growth rate in inches/day:

50 inches

--------------- = (1/2) inch/wk = (1/14) inch/day

(100 wks)

Then 210 days 1 inch

------------- * --------------- = 15 inches

1 14 day

The plant grew 15 inches in 210 days.

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