To compare the growth rates of the bean plant and the strawberry plant, we should first calculate their growth rates in terms of inches per day.
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Bean Plant:
- Grows 2 inches in 2 days.
- Growth rate = \( \frac{2 \text{ inches}}{2 \text{ days}} = 1 \text{ inch per day} \)
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Strawberry Plant:
- Grows 4 inches in 5 days.
- Growth rate = \( \frac{4 \text{ inches}}{5 \text{ days}} = 0.8 \text{ inches per day} \)
Now we can compare the two growth rates:
- The bean plant grows 1 inch per day.
- The strawberry plant grows 0.8 inches per day.
Based on this comparison:
- The statement that "the strawberry plant has grown 2 inches more than the bean plant" is incorrect, as we are looking for growth rates, not just how much they have grown overall during the time period considered.
- Both plants are indeed growing every day, which is correct but not directly relevant to comparing the growth rates.
- The third statement, "the strawberry grows at a slower rate because it grows 0.8 inches per day while the bean plant grows 1 inch per day," is correct.
- The fourth statement, "the bean plant grows at a slower rate because it grows 2 inches while the strawberry plant grows 4 inches," is incorrect, as we should focus on the daily growth rates rather than total growth over different time periods.
In conclusion, the correct comparison is that the bean plant grows at a faster rate (1 inch per day) than the strawberry plant (0.8 inches per day).
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