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A snail is crawling straight up a wall. The first hour it climbs 16 inches, the second hour it climbs 12

inches, and each succeeding hour, it climbs only three-fourths the distance it climbed the previous
hour.

How far does the snail climb during the 7th hour? Round to the nearest inch.

a. 3 inches
b. 2 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 5 inches

I need help!!

User Ajor
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Answer:

A. Three inches

Explanation:

Exact amount is: 2.84765625

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