Question

when Derek planted a tree it was 36 inches tall the tree grew one and one fourth inches per year the tree is now forty four and three fourths how many years ago did Derek plant the tree

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

Figure out all the fractions in decimal form

44 3/4= 44.75

1 1/4= 1.25

Subtract:

44.75- 36= 8.75

Divide:

8.75/1.25= 7

The answer therefore is 7!

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