can someone help me and show the work pls.

(1 & 2/3) ft = (1 ft) + (2/3 ft)
(1 & 2/3) ft = 12 inches + 12*(2/3) inches
(1 & 2/3) ft = 12 inches + 8 inches
(1 & 2/3) ft = 20 inches
If the tree grows 5 inches per year, then it will take 4 years to get to 20 inches since 5*4 = 20. You can also divide to get 20/5 = 4.
So it takes 4 years for the tree to grow 1&2/3 feet tall.
Answer:
4 years
Step-by-step explanation:
Okay, so basically write a proportion
5 inches/per year
Then, find out how many inches are in 1 2/3 feet
1 2/3 = 1 8/12
Meaning there 1 2/3 feet is 1 foot and 8 inches. We know a foot is 12 inches. so then you just add 12 + 8 which is 20
Now going back to your proportion
5 inches/ per year =20 inches/x years
We know 5 goes into 20 4 times. Meaning to get to 20, your'e going to have to multiply the numerator by 4. But whatever you do to the numerator, you must do to the denominator. So multiply 1 x 4 which is 4 meaning it is going to take 4 years for the tree to grow 1 2/3 feet.