First number --- (2a-1)
middle number ---- (2a)
third number -----(2a+1)
2a-1+2a+2a+1=250
6a=250
a=250/6= 125/3
2a=2*(125/3)= 250/3 ---- is not a whole number that is contradicts to what is given, so sum cannot be 250
so
Answer: Both plants grow at same rate ie., 4/3 cm per day
Step-by-step explanation:
8 cm = 6 days
1 day = 1/6 x 8 = 4/3 cm
12 cm = 9 days
1 day = 1/9 x 12 = 4/3 cm