A bean plant grow inches in 2 days. A strawberry plant grows 4 inches in 5 days. Compare the two proportional relationships. Assume each plant is growing at a constant rate.

Question

Choices are
The strawberry plant grows at a slower rate because it grows 0.8 inches per day while the bean plant grows 1 inch per day
The strawberry plant has grown 2 inches more than the bean plant
Both plants are growing every day
The bean plant grows at a slower rate because it grows 2 inches while the strawberry plant grows 4 inches

Answer 1

To compare the growth rates of the bean plant and the strawberry plant:

1. Bean Plant:

   • Grows 2 inches in 2 days.
   • Growth rate = 2 inches / 2 days = 1 inch per day.

2. Strawberry Plant:

   • Grows 4 inches in 5 days.
   • Growth rate = 4 inches / 5 days = 0.8 inches per day.

Now, let's analyze the choices:

1. Choice A: "The strawberry plant grows at a slower rate because it grows 0.8 inches per day while the bean plant grows 1 inch per day."

   • This is true. The growth rates show that the bean plant (1 inch/day) grows faster than the strawberry plant (0.8 inches/day).

2. Choice B: "The strawberry plant has grown 2 inches more than the bean plant."

   • This is false. The bean plant grows 2 inches in 2 days, while the strawberry plant grows 4 inches in 5 days.

3. Choice C: "Both plants are growing every day."

   • This is true; both plants are growing at their respective rates every day.

4. Choice D: "The bean plant grows at a slower rate because it grows 2 inches while the strawberry plant grows 4 inches."

   • This is false. The comparison is based on the growth rate per day, not total growth, so the bean plant grows faster per day.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is:

The strawberry plant grows at a slower rate because it grows 0.8 inches per day while the bean plant grows 1 inch per day.