Lotus leaf
Algebra
Level
2
In a pond a lotus leaf grows twice as it was on yesterday. In 30 days it covers whole pond. How many days did it take to cover half pond?
The answer is 29.
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1 solution
Simple, If it grows twice daily. In 30 days it covers whole pond then one day before it would be half, i.e. 29th day. So, in 29 days it covers half pond.