A startup business began with seven employees, and its size has been doubling every 14 months. (a) By what factor will the number of employees increase in 13 months? (b) How many employees will be at the company in five years? (Round to the nearest person.)

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A startup business began with seven employees, and its size has been doubling every 14
months.
(a) By what factor will the number of employees increase in 13 months?
(b) How many employees will be at the company in five years? (Round to the nearest
person.)

 

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