Question

A tree in Kira's backyard is 1/4 meters tall. It has been growing for 2 4/5 years.

What is the unit rate in meters per year?

Answer 1

0.0893 meters per year

Explanation:

1. 1/4 is 0.25
2. 2 4/5 is 2.8
3. divide height by year to get height gain per year
4. 0.25/2.8 = 0. 0893 (to 3 SF)