Question

My grandfather is shrinking. He decreases in size 1/4 cm each year. What is his total change in height over 5 years. Write your answer using negative numbers

Answer 1

-5/4 cm would be the answer.

Step-by-step explanation

This is the answer because -1/4 cm multiplied by 5 years would equal -5/4 cm.

Answer 2

That old mans change in height is -1 1/4 over 5 years.

Explanation: