Question

A survey was taken on pet ownership. 750 people were covered on the first day of the survey. The number tripled every subsequent day. Find the total number of people surveyed in 6 days

A. 265100
B. 265200
C. 273000
D. 265700

Answer 1

day one: 750 * 1 = 750
day two: 750 * 3 = 2250
day three: 2250 * 3 = 6750
day four: 6750 * 3 = 20250
day five: 20250 * 3 = 60750
day six: 60750 * 3 = 182250
add it all together: 750 + 2250 + 6750 + 20250 + 60750 + 182250 = 273000

The answer is C, 273000.