Question

WILL MEDAL
Suppose that the amount of algae in a pond doubles every 6 hours. If the pond initially contains 50 pounds of algae, how much algae will be in the pond after 18 hours? (1 point)
400
10,800
300
600

Answer 1

The amount of algae doubles every 6 hours so:
After 6h there will be 2*50=100 pounds
After 12h there will be 2*100=200 pounds
After 18h there will be ....
Fill the blank

Answer 2

so 2x150?

Answer 3

300

Answer 4

2*200 because you had 200 after 12 hours

Answer 5

so 400. Thanks!

Answer 6

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