Jody was 56.5 inches tall at the start of the school year. By the end of the school year, she had grown 1.75 inches taller. Which statement is true of Jody’s height by the end of the school year?
A
Jody was 57.25 inches tall at the end of the school year because 57.25 minus 1.75 is 56.5.
B
Jody was 57.8 inches tall at the end of the school year because 57.8 minus 1.75 is 56.5.
C
Jody was 58.25 inches tall at the end of the school year because 58.25 minus 1.75 is 56.5.
D
Jody was 74.0 inches tall at the end of the school year because 74.0 minus 1.75 is 56.5.
