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advanced-mathA battery loses 5% of its charge per day. Starting at 100%, after how many days will it be below 80%?
A
5 days
B
4 days
C
3 days
D
6 days
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Find when charge drops below 80%.
- Retention: Loses 5%, keeps 95% = 0.95 per day.
- Formula: .
- Test:
- Day 4: (above 80%)
- Day 5: (below 80%) ✓
- Answer: 5 days.
💡 Strategic Tip: Test successive days to find when it crosses the threshold.
Choice B is incorrect because charge is still above 80% at day 4. Choice C is incorrect because charge is well above 80% at day 3. Choice D is incorrect because it drops below 80% before day 6.