A pride of lions is growing at a rate of 0.5% per year, compounded continuously. If the growth rate continues, how many years will it take for the size of the pride to reach
275% of its current size? Round your answer up to the nearest whole number, and do
not include units.

600,000,000,000, or 6e14

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answer:   x (x+6)^2, choice b

discussion:

factor x out of the equation:

x^3 + 12x^2 + 36x = x (x^2 + 12x + 36).

note that 6+6 = 12 and 6*6 = 36 so the above factors into:

x (x+6)^2

which is choice b

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mrb

a

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