SOLUTION: A college girl applied for a job advertised in her local newspaper. The boss,who interviewed her, had a mathematical turn of mind. He offered her two pay rates: a straight ten doll

Question 979605: A college girl applied for a job advertised in her local newspaper. The boss,who interviewed her, had a mathematical turn of mind. He offered her two pay rates: a straight ten dollars a day; or one cent the first day, two cents the second day, four cents the third day, eight cents the fourth day and so on, the pay doubling each day. The girl chose the second pay rate. The boss hired her. Why?
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2^10=$10.24.
after 10 days she makes more.
after 20 days it is over $10,000
RELATED QUESTIONS
Recently a publishing company which specializes in mathematical books advertised the job... (answered by jorel555)

Sylvia took three turns in a video game. She scored �120 points during her first turn,... (answered by josgarithmetic)

If a girl takes 10 hours to do her job what is her... (answered by Alan3354)

ou want to rent an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment in Boston next year. The mean... (answered by math_tutor2020)

Several years ago, the state of California launched an aggressive advertisement campaign... (answered by eperette)

Natasha recently had a baby girl and wants to place her baby shower money into an account (answered by htmentor)

An inexperienced secretary takes 3 hours to prepare a mailing. If her boss helps her, the (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)

You want to rent an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment in Boston next year. The mean... (answered by math_tutor2020)

College tuition. Karen�s financial aid stipulates that her tuition not exceed $1000. If... (answered by richwmiller)