Let's say the first number is "a"
the next consecutive can just be "a+1" and the next, you guessed it, "a+2"
the two smaller ones are a and a+1, the larger one is a+2
now, the product of "a" and "a+1" equals 5 times "a+2" but less by 5
thus a(a + 1) = 5(a + 2) - 5 <----- solve for "a"
<span>25.7 years
The rule of 72 is a simple approximation on how long it will take to double your money. You simply divide 72 by the interest rate and you'll have your estimate on the number of years it will take. So
72 / 2.8 = 25.7 years.
To demonstrate that it's just an estimate, you can take the log of 2 and divide by the log of 1.028 to get the exact value. This far more complicated calculation gives the result of 25.1 years. And to be honest, the estimate of 25.7 years is more than close enough for such an quick and easy rule of thumb.</span>
Your answer is C. 16 this is the possible answer
Answer:
10.5
Step-by-step explanation:
You can use ratios to solve this problem.
The original dimensions of the photo is
5 in. by 7 in.
This can be written as:
5:7
And the next is 7.5:?
Then you can use ratios to solve this.
5:7=
7.5:?
5*1.5=7.5 so you can multiply the other side by the same thing. 7*1.5=10.5
The width is 10.5 inches.
If you're trying to solve for x, keep in mind the ln (natural log) of e is 1. So take the natural log of both sides, which will give you ln Y = ln e^x. The ln and e essentially cancel out, so you're left with x = ln Y.
