Question

Geoff planted dahlias in his garden. Dahlias have bulbs that divide and reproduce underground. In the first year, Geoff’s garden produced 8 bulbs. In the second year, it produced 16 bulbs, and in the third year it produced 32 bulbs. If this pattern continues, how many bulbs should Geoff expect in the sixth year? (1 point)

64 bulbs

512 bulbs

128 bulbs

256 bulbs

Answer 1

Answer: So the correct answer would be 256 bulbs.

Explanation:

Well, it sounds like Geoff has quite the green thumb! It's great to see his garden growing so well. Well anyway based on the pattern of bulb production you mentioned, where the number of bulbs doubles each year, Geoff should expect 64 bulbs in the fourth year, 128 bulbs in the fifth year, and 256 bulbs in the sixth year. Hope you do good on the rest!