A 13-inch tall sunflower is planted in a garden and the height of the sunflower increases exponentially. 4 days after being planted the sunflower is 17.6864 inches tall. What is the 4-day growth factor for the height of the sunflower?   What is the 1-day growth factor for the height of the sunflower?   What is the 6-day growth factor for the height of the sunflower?

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A 13-inch tall sunflower is planted in a garden and the height of the sunflower increases exponentially. 4 days after being planted the sunflower is 17.6864 inches tall.

  1. What is the 4-day growth factor for the height of the sunflower?

     

  2. What is the 1-day growth factor for the height of the sunflower?

     

  3. What is the 6-day growth factor for the height of the sunflower?

     

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