QUESTION 3 a) A sunflower grows 12% taller each week. Currently the sunflower is 2 m tall. Chris estimates the height after 5 weeks using the following calculation: 12% of 2 m is 24 cm 5 x 24 cm = 120 cm So the plant is 200 cm + 120 cm 320 cm Chris realised that he has under-estimated the value. What is the actual height of the sunflower after 5 weeks?

QUESTION 3 a) A sunflower grows 12% taller each week. Currently the sunflower is 2 m tall. Chris estimates the height after 5 weeks using the following calculation: 12% of 2 m is 24 cm 5 x 24 cm = 120 cm So the plant is 200 cm + 120 cm 320 cm Chris realised that he has under-estimated the value. What is the actual height of the sunflower after 5 weeks?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.4: Cicumference And Area Of A Cicle

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