The number of insects in a colony is known to multiply at a rate proportional to the number of insects present in the colony. On March 1, 2021, it was found out that there were 250 insects present in the colony. And 300 days after that, the number of insects increased to 250,000. Determine the number of insects present in the colony exactly after 3 years.

The number of insects in a colony is known to multiply at a rate proportional to the number of insects present in the colony. On March 1, 2021, it was found out that there were 250 insects present in the colony. And 300 days after that, the number of insects increased to 250,000. Determine the number of insects present in the colony exactly after 3 years.

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 24RE: A ladder has 15 tapered rungs, the lengths of which increase by a common difference. The first rung...

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