If a leaf grows from 5 cm² to 10 cm² in one day, and another leaf grows from 50 cm² to 55 cm² in the same time, what can be said about their growth?
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Correct answer: Their absolute rates are equal but relative rates differ
Both leaves added 5 cm² (same absolute growth rate). However, the first leaf doubled its size (100% relative growth), while the second only added 10% (different relative growth rates).
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