SOLUTION: The height of a tree in a park was 48 inches on April 1. Six months later, the same tree was 52 inches. What was the rate of change. in inches per month? A. 26/3 B. 8 C.

SOLUTION: The height of a tree in a park was 48 inches on April 1. Six months later, the same tree was 52 inches. What was the rate of change. in inches per month? A. 26/3 B. 8 C.

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Question 401722: The height of a tree in a park was 48 inches on April 1. Six months later, the same tree was 52 inches.
What was the rate of change. in inches per month?

A. 26/3
B. 8
C. 12/13
D. 2/3
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
52-48=4
4/6=2/3
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