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Question 1048059: A lily pad grows so that each day it doubles its size. On the 1414th day of its life, it completely covers a pond. On what day was the pond half covered Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A lily pad grows so that each day it doubles its size. On the 1414th day of its life, it completely covers a pond. On what day was the pond half covered
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A(t) = Ao*2^t
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pond area = Ao*2^(1414)
(1/2) pond area = (Ao/2)*2^1414
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(1/2) pond area = Ao*2^(1413)
Ans: 1413th day
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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