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Rick deposits $3 into his bank account. The following week, he deposits 3 times that amount. Each week after that, he deposits 3 times the amount he did the previous week. How much does he deposit in all during the first 3 weeks?

Rick deposits $3 into his bank account. The following week, he deposits 3 times that-example-1
Rick deposits $3 into his bank account. The following week, he deposits 3 times that-example-1
Rick deposits $3 into his bank account. The following week, he deposits 3 times that-example-2
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Answer:

Explanation:

Rick desposits 3$ into his account:

b=Rick's bank balance

b+3

The following week, he deposits 3 times that amount:

3*3=9

2nd week= b+9

Each ewek after that, he deposits 3 times the amount he did the previous week:

3rd week = b+9x3

3rd week = b+27

How much does it deposit in all during the first 3 weeks?

1st week = $3

2nd week = $9

3rd week = $27

3+9+27=39

ANSWER:

Rick deposits $39 in the first 3 weeks

Answer for second question:

d=dollars

w=weeks

d=
d=3^2

"One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus leaf is untouched by water." - Krishna, Bhagavad Gita 5.10

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