Question

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? pls tell me how to solve this :)

Answer 1

try multiplying and then divied your answer by 6

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

did you get it

Answer 4

The answer choices are
a.400
b.10,800
c.300
d.600

Answer 5

i havent gotten it yet

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

there are 3 doubling periods in 18 hours i.e \(18\div 6=3\) so it will doube 3 times

Answer 8

do
\[50\times 2^3\]

Answer 9

ohhhh I got 400, so that is how i solve it.
Thanks Ms. Misty it rly helped alot :) i will give medal :D

Answer 10

sorry im only in 6th grade :(