An apple tree measures 20 1/2 feet tal,over the next five years,it grew to the height of 28 feet. What was the average yearly growth of the apple tree
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Question
An apple tree measures 20 1/2 feet tal,over the next five years,it grew to the height of 28 feet. What was the average yearly growth of the apple tree
Answer:
6.4%
Step-by-step explanation:
We solve this question in using the population growth rate formula
P(t) = Po(1 + r)^t
P(t) = Population after t years = 28 ft
Po = Initial Population = 20 1/2 feet or 20.5 feet
r = Growth rate = ?
t = Time in years = 5
Hence:
28 = 20.5 (1 + r)⁵
Divide both side by 20.5
28/20.5 = 20.5 (1 + r)⁵/20.5
1.3658536585 = (1 + r)⁵
5th root both sides.
5√(1.3658536585) = 5√(1 + r)⁵
1.0643411027 = 1 + r
r = 1.0643411027 – 1
r = 0.0643411027
Converting to percentage
r = 0.0643411027 × 100
r = 6.43411027%
Approximately = 6.4%
The yearly growth rate of the apple tree = 6.4%