Question

A certain plant grows 1 1/6

inches every week. How long will it take the plant to grow 4 1/6
​inches? IN WEEKS

Answer 1

About 4 weeks

Explanation:

x = 1 1/6w

4 1/6 = 1 1/6w

25/6 = 7/6w

6/7 x 25/6 = 7/6w x 6/7

150/42 = w

3.57142857143 = w

w ≈ 4

Answer 2

4 weeks

Explanation:

1 1/6 every week x 4weeks = 4 1/6