Solve Each Application Problem $5 \frac{1}{4}$ Inches One Year $6 \frac{1}{2}$ Inches the Second Year, And

Multiple Choice

Solve each application problem.
-A red oak tree grew $5 \frac{1}{4}$ inches one year, $6 \frac{1}{2}$ inches the second year, and $7 \frac{3}{4}$ inches the third year. How much did it grow during the three years?

A) $18 \frac{1}{2}$ inches
B) $19 \frac{1}{2}$ inches
C) 18 inches
D) 19 inches