This Table Represents The Data From A Plant Growth Experiment. What Is The Growth Rate For The Plant?

Question

Time (weeks)

3, 4, 7

height (cm)

4.6, 5.8, 9.4

Answer 1

Based on Dr D's formula the answer is 8.3333333...  Geez Doc why not just come out and say it.  ;-)

Answer 2

Rate is always going to be something per unit time.

In this case it will be cm per week.

So do (change in height/change in time)

(7 - 3) / (9.4 - 4.6) = ... cm/week