Question

You would like to add freshly made mint ice cream to your restaurant's menu, and

have decided to grow your own mint. Last month, your mint plant was 2 feet, 7
inches tall. You took care of the mint plant properly, and that care has paid off.
This month, it is 4 feet, 1 inch tall. How much did it grow?

Answer 1

It grew 1 ft 6 in.

Explanation:
1 foot = 12 inches

3 ft 13 in - this month ( 4ft 1in)
- 2 ft 7 in - last month
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1 ft 6 in