Francesca

Francesca is growing 1/2 inch each year. How many years will it take for her to grow 6 inches?

Correct answer:

t =  12

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} v={\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}}=0.5\text{ in/y } \\ s=6\text{ in } \\ t=s\mathrm{/}v=6\mathrm{/}0.5=12 \end{gathered}$$

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