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advanced-mathAn endangered species population triples every 10 years. If there are now 150 individuals, how many will there be in 30 years?
A
4,050
B
1,350
C
450
D
13,500
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Apply the tripling pattern.
- Periods: periods of tripling.
- Formula: where .
- Calculate: .
💡 Strategic Tip: 3 triplings = multiply by .
Choice B is incorrect because this is after 2 triplings (20 years). Choice C is incorrect because this is after only 1 tripling (10 years). Choice D is incorrect because this would be after 4 triplings.