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Audrey’s hair will grow at a constant rate from a length of $7\text{ inches}$ to a length of $11\text{ inches}$. The equation $0.6t+7=11$ describes this situation, where $t$ is the number of months it will take for Audrey’s hair to reach a length of $11\text{ inches}$. Which of the following is the best interpretation of $0.6$ in this context?

A

The time, in months, it will take Audrey’s hair to grow $1\text{ inch}$

B

The length, in inches, Audrey’s hair will grow each month

C

The time, in months, it will take Audrey’s hair to reach a length of $11\text{ inches}$

D

The length, in inches, Audrey’s hair will grow in $11\text{ months}$