Question

A tree initially measured 18 feet tall. Over the next 312 years, it grew to a final height of 3512 feet. During those 312 years, what was the average yearly growth rate of the height of the tree?

Answer 1

Average growth= 11.20 feet

Explanation:

First, we need to calculate the total growth during those 312 years:

Total growth= 3,512 - 18

Total growth= 3,494 feet

Now, the average growth:

Average growth= total growth / number of years

Average growth= 3,494 / 312

Average growth= 11.20 feet