Question

The snake in Tracy's science classroom grew 4 centimeters in 1/4

of a year. At that rate, how much would it grow in 1 full year?

Answer 1

16 cm

Explanation:

4x4=16

Answer 2

16 cm

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

4 cm x cm

---------- = -------------

1/4 year 1 year

Cross multiply

4 * 1 = 1/4 * x

Multiply each side by 4

4*4 = 1/4x*4

16 = x