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A nest of ants initially contains 500 individuals. The population is increasing by 12% each week. How many ants will there be after: a) 10 weeks b) 20 weeks
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A nest of ants initially contains 500 individuals. The population is increasing by 12% each week. How many ants will there be after:

a) 10 weeks
b) 20 weeks

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A) 500(.12)= 60 ants per week. Therefore, (10 weeks)(60 ants) = 600ants + 500 ants = 1,100 ants
B) (20 weeks)(60 ants)= 1,200 ants + 500 ants = 1,700 ants
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