Time's pet frog will grow 2.25 times in size in one month. If the frog is 4.7 cm long right now, which is the best estimate of its length after one month?

Question

a) 6 cm
b) 8 cm
c) 10 cm
d) 15 cm

Answer 1

Hi Rishika,

We must translate the word problem into a solvable equation.

Since the pet frog grow 2.25 "times" its size, we multiply its size by 2.25. (Tip: Use key words. "Times" tells us to multiply here.)

Solve: 4.7*2.25=10.5

Since the question asks for the best estimate, 10cm is the closest answer to 10.5cm.

Answer: c) 10cm

Sincerely, 

Starlyte H.