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Marvin has 2 rabbits. The number of rabbits triples every year. Marvin needs 100 pounds of food to feed one rabbit per year. How many pounds of food will Marvin need to feed his rabbits during the 3rd year?

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Answer:

1200 pound

Explanation:

year 1: 2 rabbits

year 2: 2 rabbits x 3 = 6 rabbits

year 3: 6 rabbits x 3 = 12 rabbits

12 rabbits x 100 pounds = 1200 pounds

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