Answer:
The plant is 25/4 inches or 6 -1/4 inches above the ground
Explanation:
In his garden, Tim plants the seed 5-1/2 inches below the ground.
= 5 - 1/2 inches converted to improper fraction
= 11/2 inches
This means the seed was played 11/2 inches below the ground
After one month the tomato has grown a total of 11-3/4 inches.
Total growth in inches converted to improper fraction =
47/4 inches
How many inches is the plant above the ground?
Total growth in inches of the plant - inches below the ground at which the seed was planted
= 47/4 - 11/2
L.C.M = 4
= 47 × 1 - 2 × 11/4
= 47 - 22/4
= 25/4 inches
Converted to mixed fraction
= 6 -1/4 inches
Therefore, the plant is 25/4 or 6 -1/4 inches above the ground