Question

A tree initially measured 27 1/2 feet tall. Over the next 3 1/2 years, it grew to a final height of 35 1/2 feet. During those 3 1/2 years, what was average yearly growth rate of the height of the tree

A.) 2 1/7 feet/year
B.) 2 2/7 feet/year
C.) 2 4/7 feet/year
D.) 2 6/7 feet/year

Answer 1

Answer is B 2 2/7 feet/year

It grew 8 ft in 3 1/2 years
When you divide it gives you 2 2/7 ft/yr

Answer 2

pretty sure it is b 2/27 feet/year