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Tree problem
A tree grows only 3/5 as fast as the one beside it. In four years the combined growth of the two trees is eight feet.
How much does the shorter tree grow in two years?
(a) Less than 2 feet (b) 2feet (c) 2 1/2 feet
(d) 3 feet (e) more than 3 feet.



  
Total Answers and Comments: 2 Last Update: May 25, 2008     Asked by: shrimaha 
  
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May 21, 2008 01:46:42   #1  
dinesh_sun7 Member Since: May 2008   Contribution: 4    

RE: Tree problem
The Answer is a) less than 2 feet

explanation:
                      in 1 yr growth = 8 parts in 4 yrs it is 32 parts so
                                                    32*x=8
                                                     x=8/32
                                                      x=.25

small tree growth is 3 parts a yr so                              3x = 3*.25 = .75 feet
total growth in 2 yrs is                                             .75*2 = 1.5feet

 
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May 25, 2008 04:32:22   #2  
ga_nesh Member Since: May 2008   Contribution: 1    

RE: Tree problem
even after 4 years the ratio remains d same..therefore:

x+(3/5)x=8
thus x=5

therefore the height of the shorter tree is 3 feet after FOUR years..
therefore after TWO years the heght will be 1.5 ft..

 
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