Question

Fingernails grow about 1.5 inches per year. How long would it take to grow nails 37 inches long?

Answer 1

`color(crimson)(=> 24(2/3)` or `color(crimson)(24.67` `color(crimson)(years`

Explanation:

Nail grows 1.5” in one year.

Nail will grow 37” in `= (37/1.5)*1` years

`color(crimson)(=> 37/ (3/2) = 74/3 = 24(2/3)` `years`