Question

Amina planted some seeds. For every three seeds planted , only two seeds grew. Altogether 12 seeds grew. How many seeds did Amina plant?

Answer 1

Answer:

18 seeds

Step-by-step explanation:

For every three seeds, two seeds grew

No. of seeds grown= 12 seeds

12 seeds ÷ 2 seeds = 6 seeds (if only one seed grew out of three seeds.)

No. of seeds Amina planted = 6 × 3 = 18 seeds (if all the seeds grew)