A papaya was planted 2 years ago. It increases at the rate of 20% every year. If at present, the height of the tree is 540 cm, what was it when the tree was planted?
Correct Answer: 375 cms
Explanation:
∵ 540 = H(1 + 20/100)2
∴ H = (540 x 5/6 x 5/6) = 375 cm
