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

Answer: 3/10 centimeters per year

Explanation:

the sea level rose at a rate of 1/5 and 2/3=1/5×3/2=3/10 centimeter per year

Answer 2

d. 3 10 centimeter per year