Question

Della bought a tree seedling that was 2 1/4 feet tall. During the first year, it grew 1 1/6 feet. After two years, it was 5 feet tall. How much did the seedling grow during the second year? plzz helpp asap

Answer 1

1 7/12

Explanation:

2 1/4 + 1 1/6 = 3 5/12 because 2 1/4 = 27/12 and 7/6 = 14/12

27/12 + 14/12 = 41/12 = 3 5/12

x + 3 5/12 = 5

x = 5 - 3 5/12; you can make 5 into 4 12/12

x = 1 7/12