Question

A researcher found that the sea level rose 1 5 of a centimeter in 2 3 of a year. At what rate did the sea level rise? A) 2 5 centimeter per year B) 3 5 centimeter per year C) 2 15 centimeter per year D) 3 10 centimeter per year

Answer 1

The answer is D

Explanation:

3

10

centimeter per year

The sea level rose at a rate of

1

5

2

3

=

1

5

×

3

2

=

3

10

centimeter per year.

Answer 2

D) 3/10 per cen. year