Question

A trend was observed in the growth of population in Saya Islands. The population tripled every month. Initially the population of Saya Islands was 100. what would be population after 4 months ?

Answer 1

The options for this question are missing: Following are the options:

a) 100*4^3

b) 100*3^4

c) 100*3*4

d) (100^3)^4

Answer: b) 100*3^4

first month : 100*(3^1) = 300

second month : 300*3 = 100*(3^2) = 900

third month : 900*3 = 100*(3^3) = 2700

fourth month : 2700*3 = 100*(3^4) = 8100