The table shows the height of a plant in centimetres on the first day of each month from March to June. In which month did the plant's height increase the most? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
| Date |
Height (cm) |
| 1st Mar |
6.9 |
| 1st Apr |
18.7 |
| 1st May |
25.4 |
| 1st Jun |
37.6 |
Increase in plant's height in Mar
= 18.7 - 6.9
= 11.8 cm
Increase in plant's height in Apr
= 25.4 - 18.7
= 6.7 cm
Increase in plant's height in May
= 37.6 - 25.4
= 12.2 cm
Greatest increase in plant's height = 12.2 cm
The month that the plant's height increased the most = May
Answer(s): May
