Question

Megan and Suzanne each have a plant. They track the growth of their plants for four weeks.
Whose plant grew at a faster rate, and what was the rate?



Suzanne’s at 2 inches per week
Suzanne’s at 1.5 inches per week
Megan’s at 3 inches per week
Megan’s at 2.5 inches per week

Answer 1

To determine which plant grew at a faster rate, we need to compare the growth rates of Megan's and Suzanne's plants.

- Suzanne’s plant grew at a rate of 2 inches per week.
- Suzanne’s plant also grew at a rate of 1.5 inches per week.
- Megan’s plant grew at a rate of 3 inches per week.
- Megan’s plant also grew at a rate of 2.5 inches per week.

Among these given rates, Megan's plant at 3 inches per week has the highest growth rate.

So, **Megan's plant grew at a faster rate of 3 inches per week**.