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If a small plant grows 3 cm in 2 days, how many days will it take to grow 12 cm?

hard 2 marks Class 3 · EVS · The Plant Fairy
Answer
8 days

The correct answer is 8 days — Answer: 8 days.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Calculate growth rate: 3 cm ÷ 2 days = 1.5 cm per day.
  2. Set up proportion for 12 cm: 12 cm ÷ 1.5 cm/day = 8 days.
  3. Answer: 8 days.
Common mistake: Using incorrect proportion or miscalculating rate

Concept tested: Proportional growth of plants

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