Question

A weed called the raindrop vine is known for growing at a very fast rate. It can grow up to 0.75 feet per day. How fast in inches per hour can the raindrop vine grow up to? Show all your work. (6 points)

Answer 1

R = rate of growth of raindrop vine = 0.75 feet/day

we know that :  1 feet = 12 inches

1 day = 24 hours

replacing the units accordingly in the above expression for rate of growth of raindrop vine

R = 0.75 (feet/day)  (12 inches/1 feet) (1 day/24 hours)

R = (0.75 x 12 /24) (inches/hour)

R = 0.375 inches/hour