1. A fingernail grows at an average rate of 0.12 inches per month. Rip Van Winkle, a character in a story by Washington Irving, slept for 20 years. If his fingernails grew at the average rate, approximately how many inches did each grow while he slept?

Answer and Explanation

Your Answer is

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

20×12×0.12=28.8, so choose A