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Advanced MathHardTwo steps of 50% growth

Advanced Math practice question

A colony of 1,200 ants grows by 50% each month. How many ants will there be after 2 months?

Answer: 2700

1,200 × 1.5² = 2,700.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 1800
1800 is after one month.
If you answered 2400
2400 adds 600 twice, ignoring compounding.
If you answered 3600
3600 triples.

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