Answer:
Pine tree grows [tex]15\frac{5}{16}[/tex] inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that a pine tree grows at the rate of [tex]3\frac{5}{8}[/tex] inches per month.
That means growth of tree in 1 month [tex]=3\frac{5}{8}[/tex]
Then growth of tree in [tex]5\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
[tex]=3\frac{5}{8}*5\frac{1}{2}[/tex] inches
[tex]=3*5\frac{5}{8}*\frac{1}{2}[/tex] inches
[tex]=15\frac{5*1}{8*2}[/tex] inches
[tex]=15\frac{5}{16}[/tex] inches
Hence final answer is [tex]15\frac{5}{16}[/tex] inches.
