Question

The school system spent 3^8 dollars on fuel for buses and school vehicles per week last year. This year, they spent 3^10 dollars per week. How many times more did they spend per week this year than last year?

Answer 1

9 times

Explanation:

Given that :

Last year :

Amount spent = 3^8 dollars

This year:

Amount spent = 3^10 dollars

Number of times more spent per week this year than last year :

Amount spent this year / amount spent last year

3^10 / 3^8

= 59049 / 6561

= 9

9 times