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Kate is always reminding her younger brother Tony that she is taller Than he is. Kate is 63 inches tall and is growing at a rate of 1/3 inch per year. tony is 60 inches tall and is growing at a rate of 2 1/3 inches per year. How long will it take for Tony to catch up with Kate's height?

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Answer:

between 1 and 2 years

Explanation:

if you need a whole number, 2 years is the answer. if you need the exact answer, it would be 1.5 years

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