Question

Charla and David are observing the leaf growth rates of their plants. Charla’s plant starts on day 1 with 43 leaves and gets 1 new leaf a day. David’s plant starts on day 1 with 7 leaves and gets 7 leaves a day.
How many days will it take David’s plant to have as many leaves as Charla’s plant?


(A) 7

(B) 6

(C) 5

(D) 4

Answer 1

Why hello there.

Answer 2

Hello

Answer 3

So basically looking at the problem . . .

Carla Day 1: 43 x 1

David Day 1: 7 x 7

I am just going to think this one out

In 6 days . . .

Carla: 49

David: 42

Answer 4

On day 7 Carla has 50 and David has 9

On Day 8 David will surpass Carla

Does that make sense?

Answer 5

so the answer is 6

Answer 6

I would say that the answer is actually 7. But that would only be 49/50. Technically it will be 7.2 something to pass it. This is a confusing problem.

Answer 7

ok thnx for the help @KirbyLegs

Answer 8

I'll see you around :)