Question

A scientist is studying certain germs. She places 3 germs in a special solution that will help the germs grow. The number of germs doubles every hour. How many germs will there be after 8 hours?

Answer 1

3*2 is 6 6*2 is 12 12*2 is 24 24*2 is 48 48*2 is 96 96*2 is 192 and 192*2 is 384