SOLUTION: A tank contains 15360 litres of water. At the end of each day half of the water is fetched out and not replaced.How much water is left after 10 days?

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Question 955859: A tank contains 15360 litres of water. At the end of each day half of the water is fetched out and not replaced.How much water is left after 10 days?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%5Bs%5D=starting amount; 1%2Fx=decrease per unit time;n= number of time units; A%5Br%5D=amount remaining
A%5Bs%5D%281%2Fx%5En%29=A%5Br%5D
%2815360liters%29%281%2F%282%5E10%29%29=15 liters
ANSWER: After 10 days, there will be 15 liters remaining.