⟩ 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.
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..