In a small town, the stray cat population is rapidly increasing. There are currently 20 stray cats, and it is estimated

that the population will double every year. How many cats will there be after 2 years? 3 years? 5 years?

1) a =

4) Cats after 2 years =

5) Cats after 3 years =

3) Equation =

6) Cats after 5 years =

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Daniella Wagner

16 January, 15:43

In a small town, the stray cat population is rapidly increasing. There are currently 20 stray cats, and it is estimated

that the population will double every year. How many cats will there be after 2 years? 3 years? 5 years?

1) a =

4) Cats after 2 years =

5) Cats after 3 years =

3) Equation =

6) Cats after 5 years =

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Brynlee Davis · Answer 1

2 years will be 80 cats (20 x 2 = 40 (year 1) and 40 x 2 = 80 (year 2))

3 years will be 160 (80 x 2 = 160)

5 years will be (160 x 2 = 320 (year 4) and 320 x 2 = 640 (year 5)) So 5 years will be 640