SOLUTION: A plant grew 10 centimeters in 4 months. It is now 0.8 m tall. How tall was the plant 3 months ago?

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Question 1135689: A plant grew 10 centimeters in 4 months. It is now 0.8 m tall. How tall was
the plant 3 months ago?
Answer by ikleyn(52803)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The rate of growth is 10/4 = 2.5 cm per month.


The height of the plant 3 months ago was  80 cm - 3*2.5 cm = (80 - 7.5) cm = 72.5 cm.

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