Miriam has a bamboo plant that is 20 centimeters tall. The plant grows at a rate of 2 centimeters a week. Which recursive formula gives the plant’s height at any week in the future?
1. next = 20 × now + 12, starting at 12
2. next = now + 2, starting at 20
3. next = now + 20, starting at 2
4. next = now + 20, starting at 12
5. next = 12 × now + 20, starting at 20

Question

Miriam has a bamboo plant that is 20 centimeters tall. The plant grows at a rate of 2 centimeters a week. Which recursive formula gives the plant’s height at any week in the future?
1. next = 20 × now + 12, starting at 12
2. next = now + 2, starting at 20
3. next = now + 20, starting at 2
4. next = now + 20, starting at 12
5. next = 12 × now + 20, starting at 20

anonymous · Answer

i think its either 2 or 3 pls help

anonymous · Answer

2

ribhu · Answer

its 2 for sure ur correct

nurali · Answer

i think now = +20 starting at 2