Question

In Earnest's yard, the grass grew 2 inches. The next week, Earnest cut 2 inches off of the grass. The total change was 0 inches. Which of the following situations also has a total change of 0?

A.It rained 2 inches on Tuesday. Then, it rained 2 inches on Wednesday.
B.It snowed 4 inches last week. Then, 8 inches of snow melted during this week.
C.I put 5 pounds of birdseed in the feeder. Then, birds ate 5 pounds of birdseed.
D.A farmer sold 3 bushels of apples last week. Then, she sold 6 bushels of apples this week.
E.3 feet of growth was cut from a tree branch last year. Then, the tree branch grew 3 feet this year.
F.My family painted a 300 square foot barn on Saturday. Then on Sunday, we painted a 300 square foot garage.

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:
C is the only answer that gives answer of 0.
+5lbs then -5lbs = 0lbs

All others don’t give same amount.
Option E is a trick,
-3 puts at 0 growth then add 3feet