In the past twenty years, scientists have seen the sea level rise at a rate of approximately 0.13 inches per year. If this rate continues, which best represents the change in sea level over the next 27 months (2.25 years) ?

a. - 2.925 inches

b. - 0.2925 inches

c. 0.2925 inches

d. 2.925 inches

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30 October, 07:23

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Samara Hess · Answer 1

27 months = 2 1/4 years

2 x 0.13 = 0.26

0.25 x 0.13 = 0.0325

0.0325 + 0.26 = 0.2925 inches

the answer is c

In the past twenty years, scientists have seen the sea level rise at a rate of approximately 0.13 inches per year. If this rate continues, which best represents the change in sea level over the next 27 months (2.25 years) ?a. - 2.925 inchesb. - 0.2925 inchesc. 0.2925 inchesd. 2.925 inches