The table shows the height of a plant in centimetres on the first day of each month from January to April. In which month did the plant's height increase the most? Give your answer in this format. (Eg Jan)
Date |
Height (cm) |
1st Jan |
7.4 |
1st Feb |
15.1 |
1st Mar |
29.6 |
1st Apr |
40.8 |
Increase in plant's height in Jan
= 15.1 - 7.4
= 7.7 cm
Increase in plant's height in Feb
= 29.6 - 15.1
= 14.5 cm
Increase in plant's height in Mar
= 40.8 - 29.6
= 11.2 cm
Greatest increase in plant's height = 14.5 cm
The month that the plant's height increased the most = Feb
Answer(s): Feb