SOLUTION: A scout leader is teaching her troop to tie knots. She teaches two scouts in 15 minutes. Each scout who learns the knot teaches it to two more scouts. The lesson always takes 15 mi
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Question 335136: A scout leader is teaching her troop to tie knots. She teaches two scouts in 15 minutes. Each scout who learns the knot teaches it to two more scouts. The lesson always takes 15 minutes. How long would it take for all 30 members of the troop to learn? Explain how you got tour answer. Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2 in 15 minutes
4 in 15 minutes
8 in 15 minutes
16 in 15 minutes
2 + 4 + 8 + 16 = 30
The total time is 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 60 minutes = 1 hour
