SOLUTION: A plant grows for two months and then adds a new branch. Each new branch grows for two months, and then adds another branch. After the second month, each branch adds a new branch e

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Question 914326: A plant grows for two months and then adds a new branch. Each new branch grows for two months, and then adds another branch. After the second month, each branch adds a new branch every month. Assume that the growth begins in January. How many branches will there be after 12 months?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12 - 2 = 10, 9 Branches (10th month just grows)