SOLUTION: In the last 150 years, the average height of people has increased by 1/3 foot. Today American men have an average height of 5 7/12 ft. What is the average height of men 150 years a

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Question 351980: In the last 150 years, the average height of people has increased by 1/3 foot. Today American men have an average height of 5 7/12 ft. What is the average height of men 150 years ago?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 7/12 - 1/3
= 67/12 - 4/12
= 63/12
= 5 3/12 ft
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Ed