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A tree is 4 1/2 feet tall . It is expected to grow 1 3/4 feet per year . At this girlfriend how many years will it take for the tree to get a height greater than 40 feet

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18 years and 5/14 years
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Answer:

18 years and 5/14 of a year.

Explanation:

40 divided by 1 3/4 = 22 6/7 but you need to minus 4 1/2 because its already that tall. 22 6/7 - 4 1/2 = 18 5/14. 18 years and 5/14th of a year. have a good day my friends

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