Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test

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If a plant grows 2 inches every month, how many inches will it grow in 3 years?

72 inches
60 inches
36 inches
24 inches

The correct answer is: 72 inches

To determine how many inches a plant grows in 3 years at a rate of 2 inches per month, you first need to calculate the total number of months in 3 years. Since there are 12 months in a year, 3 years consists of: 3 years × 12 months/year = 36 months. Next, multiply the number of months by the growth rate of the plant: 36 months × 2 inches/month = 72 inches. Therefore, the correct answer is that the plant will grow 72 inches in 3 years, making that choice accurate. This understanding reinforces the importance of converting years into months when dealing with monthly growth rates.