Question

One of the fastest growing plants is the bamboo which can grow as fast as 1.0 yards in a day. What is the speed of bamboo growth in centimeters per hour?

Answer 1

Answer

The speed of bamboo growth in centimeters per hour is 3.81

Explanation

Note: 1 yard = 91.44 centimeters

1 day = 24 hours

Therefore, 1.0 yard in a day will be equivalent 91.44 centimeters in 24 hours.

The required speed of the bamboo growth in centimeters per hour will be =

$\frac{91.44\text{ cm}}{24\text{ h}}=3.81\text{ centimeters per hour}$