Question

jack measures the heights of some young trees growing near his house. the table shows the measurements. which number is the best estimate for the difference between the heights of the pine tree and the cypress tree? (a) 1 meter (b) 2 meters (c) 3 meters (d) 4 meters

Explanation:

Step1: Identify tree - height values

The height of the pine tree is 3.06 meters and the height of the cypress tree is 1.7 meters.

Step2: Calculate the difference

Subtract the height of the cypress tree from the height of the pine tree: $3.06 - 1.7=1.36$ meters. The closest value among the options to 1.36 meters is 1 meter.

Answer:

1 meter