An uncle would like to help you out financially. He gives you these two options. Option 1: During a period of 6 days, he will give you $5 the first day, give you double that the second day, give you double the second on the third day and so on.Option 2: He will give you $700.Which option would give you more money, 1 or 2?
Answer

Option 1

Option 2

Both options are the same amount.

Question

An uncle would like to help you out financially. He gives you these two options. Option 1: During a period of 6 days, he will give you $5 the first day, give you double that the second day, give you double the second on the third day and so on.Option 2: He will give you $700.Which option would give you more money, 1 or 2?
Answer
		
Option 1
		
Option 2
		
Both options are the same amount.

anonymous · Answer

option 1= 5 + 10 + 20 + 40 + 80 + 160 = 315
option 2 = 700

anonymous · Answer

thanks