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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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