Question

    A one-foot tall tree was planted on New

    Year's day. If there is a 10 percent increase in its height every month with respect to the previous month, which of the following will be its height on All Fools' Day (April)?
    A 1.729 ft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1.312 ft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1.464 ft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1.331 ft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Required percentage =`1(1+10/100)^3 = 1xx11/10xx11/10xx11/10 = 1.331ft.`

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