Question

In the last 150 years, the average height of people in the industrialized nations has increased by 1/3 foot. Today, American men have an average height of 5 7/12 feet. What was the average height of American men 150 years ago? show your work

Answer 1

• 5 1/4 feet

Explanation:

Average height now:

• 5 7/12 feet

The difference:

• 1/3 foot

Average height 150 years ago:

• 5 7/12 - 1/3 =
• 5 + 7/12 - 4/12 =
• 5 + 3/12 =
• 5 + 1/4 =
• 5 1/4 feet