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an apple tree measure 20 1/2. Over the next 5 years, it grew the height of 28 feet.what was the average yearly growth of the apple tree

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Answer: 1 ½ feet

Explanation:
1. Subtract the original height (20½) from the height it is after five years (28). (28-20½=7½)
2. Divide the difference (7½) by the number of years (5) to get the answer. (7½÷5=1½)
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