Question

One minute after it is released, a gas-filled balloon has risen 100 feet. In each succeeding minute, the balloon rises only 50% as far as it rose in the previous minute. How far will the balloon rise in 5 minutes? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of feet (2 places).

Answer 1

\[\huge 100 + 50 + 25 + 12.5 + 6.25 + 3.125 = 193.75 \]

Answer 2

100 + 50 + 25 + 12.5 + 6.25 + 3.125 = 193.75

Answer 3

Is it okay @brendas

Answer 4

Thanks