Avery is learning how to type. She increases the number of words she can type in a minute by 15% every week. This week she can type 25 words a minute. In 6 weeks how many words a minute should she be able to type?
A)
40 words
B)
50 words
C)
58 words
D)
100 words

Question

Avery is learning how to type. She increases the number of words she can type in a minute by 15% every week. This week she can type 25 words a minute. In 6 weeks how many words a minute should she be able to type?
A)
40 words	
B)
50 words	
C)
58 words	
D)
100 words

mertsj · Answer

Do you have a formula or are you supposed to grind it out?

anonymous · Answer

Grind it out :(

mertsj · Answer

Then take 1.15 times 25.  That will be at the end of 1 week
Take 1.15 times that answer.  That will be the end of week 2
Take 1.15 times that answer.  That will be the end of week 3.
Follow that pattern for 3 more times.