A plant grew 1/8 inch the first week of the month and 5/8 inch the rest of the month.

How much did the plant grow for the entire month?

a. 5/64 in.
b.3/8 in.
c. 1/2 in.
d. 3/4 in.

Question

A plant grew 1/8 inch the first week of the month and 5/8  inch the rest of the month. 

How much did the plant grow for the entire month?

a. 5/64 in.
b.3/8 in.
c. 1/2 in.
d. 3/4 in.

compassionate · Answer

Hi, 

How many weeks are in a month? If it grew 1/8 an inch the first week, and 5/8 the next weeks, you would take 1/8 + (3 * 5/8)

anonymous · Answer

depends what month,is it an average month or?

compassionate · Answer

Lets assume 28 days.

anonymous · Answer

alright...see my issue is fractions...

compassionate · Answer

Mutliply 3 by 5, and divide it by 8.

anonymous · Answer

1.875