Heavy rain in Malolos's town caused the river to rise. The river rose three inches the first day, and each day twice as much as the previous day. How much did the river rise in five days?

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Heavy rain in Malolos's town caused
the river to rise. The river rose three
inches the first day, and each day
twice as much as the previous day.
How much did the river rise in five
days?
O 11 in.
243 in.
O 48 in.
O 93 in.
Transcribed Image Text:Heavy rain in Malolos's town caused the river to rise. The river rose three inches the first day, and each day twice as much as the previous day. How much did the river rise in five days? O 11 in. 243 in. O 48 in. O 93 in.
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