A tree grows only 3/5 as fast as the one beside it. In four years the combined growth of the two trees is eight feet.
How much does the shorter tree grow in two years?
(a) Less than 2 feet (b) 2feet (c) 2 1/2 feet
(d) 3 feet (e) more than 3 feet.

• X=(3/5)y
  (3/5)x+y+4=8.......(1)
  4 is added because 4 years combined growth.
  So y=2.5 .....(2)
  As per eqn (1)
  x= (3/5)y
  x=1.5 that is less than 2
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