We have been given the expression

We have to write this expression in the form 
In order to write the given expression in this form, we can use some exponent property.

On using the property (1), we have

Now, on using the property (2), we get

Therefore, the simplified form of the given expression is

First you have to divide 165 by 3, which is 55. and then 55 multiplied by 8 is 440. so in 8 hours, they could travel 440 miles.
Y=1000*1.03^x is the correct compound recursive formula!
24 single felled organisms there are to 30 minute periods in each hour which produces 2 organisms that is 12 periods and 12 multiplied by 2 is 24