Paul is gathering data about moss growth in a local forest. He measured an area of 11 square centimeters on one particular tree

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Paul is gathering data about moss growth in a local forest. He measured an area of 11 square centimeters on one particular tree

and will come back in 6 months to measure the growth of the moss. If the area covered by moss multiplies by one and a half times each month, approximately how much area will the moss cover when Paul returns?
A. 125.3 cm2
B. 16.5 cm2
C. 99.1 cm2
D. 14.7 cm2
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2 answers:

Helga [31] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-07T19:30:17+03:00

Helga [31]4 years ago

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Answer:

the correct answer for plato is A.

brainliest answer please

Step-by-step explanation:

Burka [1] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-07T18:22:51+03:00

Burka [1]4 years ago

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Using the exponential growth formula A = P(1+r)^t

P is the starting value ( 11 square cm)

r is the rate ( 1.5 means a 50% growth, so rate would be 0.50)

t is the amount of time ( 6 months)

Now you have:

A = 11(1+0.5)^6

A = 11(1.5)^6

A = 125.3 cm^2

The answer is A.