Advanced MathEasy–MediumExponential growth: value after a whole number of periods
Advanced Math practice question
A rumour is heard by 4 people on the first day, and the number who have heard it triples each day. How many people have heard it on the third day?
Answer: 36
Day 1: 4. Day 2: 12. Day 3: 36. (4 × 3² = 36.)
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 12
- 12 is the second day's count.
- If you answered 24
- 24 doubles instead of triples on the third step, or adds 4 × 3 + 12.
- If you answered 108
- 108 is the fourth day (4 × 3³).
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