The table shows the height of a plant in centimetres on the first day of each month from May to August. In which month did the plant's height increase the most? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
| Date |
Height (cm) |
| 1st May |
9.9 |
| 1st Jun |
17.3 |
| 1st Jul |
31.1 |
| 1st Aug |
36.3 |
Increase in plant's height in May
= 17.3 - 9.9
= 7.4 cm
Increase in plant's height in Jun
= 31.1 - 17.3
= 13.8 cm
Increase in plant's height in Jul
= 36.3 - 31.1
= 5.2 cm
Greatest increase in plant's height = 13.8 cm
The month that the plant's height increased the most = Jun
Answer(s): Jun
