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6. Hair grows at an average rate of 0.5 inches per

month. Courtney refused to cut her hair from the
time she was 8 years old until she was 20 years
old. If Courtney's hair grew at the average rate,
approximately how many inches did her hair grow
during the time she refused to cut her hair?
F. 4
G. 6
H. 14
J. 72
K. 78

User Amindfv
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Answer:

96 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

20 - 8 = 16 years of growth

16 x 12 = 192 months

192 x 0.5 inches = 96 inches

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