When Bill bought a marigold plant, it was \(\frac{1}{4}\) inch tall. After the first week, it measured \(1\frac{1}{12}\) inches tall. After the second week, it was \(1\frac{11}{12}\) inches. After week 3, it was \(2\frac{3}{4}\) inches tall. Assuming the growth of the plant was constant, what was the height of the plant at the end of week 4?

What if Bill’s plant grew at the same rate but was \(1\frac{1}{2}\) inches when he bought it? How tall would the plant be after 3 weeks?

Vicki wanted to start jogging. The first time she ran, she ran \(\frac{3}{16}\) mile. The second time, she ran \(\frac{3}{8}\) mile, and the third time, she ran \(\frac{9}{16}\) mile. If she continued this pattern, when was the first time she ran more than 1 mile? Explain.

Mr. Conners drove \(78\frac{1}{3}\) miles on Monday, \(77\frac{1}{12}\) miles on Tuesday, and \(75\frac{5}{6}\) miles on Wednesday. If he continues this pattern on Thursday and Friday, how many miles will he drive on Friday?

Test Prep Zack watered his garden with \(1\frac{3}{8}\) gallons of water the first week he planted it. He watered it with \(1\frac{3}{4}\) gallons the second week, and \(2\frac{1}{8}\) gallons the third week. If he continued watering in this pattern, how much water did he use on the fifth week?