Marissa bought a plant that was 5 cm tall. Every morning, she measured the height of the plant and recorded its height for the day. The line graph shows her records.
- What was the height of the plant when it was measured on Day 3?
- Between which two days was the increase in the height of the plant the greatest? Give the answer in numbers. (Eg 1, 2)
- In Day 6, the height of the plant dropped to 23 of Day 4. What is the height of the plant on Day 6?
(a)
Height of the plant on Day 3 = 23 cm
(b)
Greatest increase in height occurred between Day 2 and 3.
(c)
Height of the plant on Day 4 = 27 cm
Height of the plant on Day 6
=
23 x 27
= 18 cm
Answer(s): (a) 23 cm; (b) 2, 3; (c) 18 cm