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A vine called the mile-a-minute weed is known for growing at a very fast rate it can grow up to 0.5 ft per day. How fast in inched per hour can the mile-a-minute weed grow up to?

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Rate of production = 0.5 ft/day

We know, 1 ft = 12 in.

So, it is = 0.5 * 12 = 6 in/day

Now, 1 day = 24 hours

It would be: = 6/24 = 0.25 in/hour

In short, Your Answer would be: 0.25 in/hour

Hope this helps!
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