6. A phone tree is often used to disseminate knowledge quickly. The automatic computer system is to call 3 people, who then call 3 more people, and so on. a. Write the corresponding series for the number of people contacted, with five terms. b. How many people will be contacted after 10 levels of the phone tree?

6. A phone tree is often used to disseminate knowledge quickly. The automatic computer system is to call 3 people, who then call 3 more people, and so on. a. Write the corresponding series for the number of people contacted, with five terms. b. How many people will be contacted after 10 levels of the phone tree?

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.5: Counting Principles

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