Question

A shoreline is eroding at the rate of 1/3 foot per 3 months . How many feet are eroding per year?

Answer 1

Answer: 4/3 or 1 1/3 feet

Explanation:

12 months make a year.

Since the shoreline is eroding at 1/3 foot per 3 months, for a year it will be:

1/3 × 12/3 = 4/3 or 1 1/3 feet