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?
I put 5 pounds of birdseed in the feeder. Then, birds ate 5 pounds of birdseed.
It rained 2 inches on Tuesday. Then, it rained 2 inches on Wednesday.
It Snowed 4 inches last week. Then, 8 inches of snow melted during this week.
A farmer sold 3 bushels of apples last week. Then, she sold 6 bushels of apples this week.

Answer 1

The answer is the first one, I put 5 pounds of birdseed and he ate 5 pounds, leaving you with none, or zero.

Explanation: