A pollinator visits 3 flowers each day. A flower opens 2 days after being pollinated. How many days will it take for 12 flowers to be fully pollinated and then open?
Answer
6 days
The correct answer is 6 days — Add the 2 days it takes for each flower to open after pollination: 4 + 2 = 6 days.
Step-by-step solution
- Calculate days to pollinate all flowers: 12 flowers ÷ 3 flowers per day = 4 days.
- Add the 2 days it takes for each flower to open after pollination: 4 + 2 = 6 days.
Common mistake: Adding opening time to each flower individually instead of at the end
Concept tested: Timing of pollination
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