Question

aubrey is researching the human body for science class. she finds a book that says human fingernails grow at a rate of $\frac{14}{100}$ of an inch per month. while looking online, aubrey finds a web page that says human fingernails grow at a rate of 0.137 inches per month. which source describes a faster growth rate? book web page

Explanation:

Step1: Convert fraction to decimal

Convert $\frac{14}{100}$ to decimal. $\frac{14}{100}=0.14$.

Step2: Compare decimals

Compare 0.14 and 0.137. Since $0.14>0.137$.

Answer:

book