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in washington, 7 people were originally infected, and the virus is spreading at a rate of 50% each day. however there has been an outbreak in italy. only 3 people were originally infected, but the virus is spreading at a rate of 75% each day. which place should you help first

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Italy because although the first day of the outbreak in Washington 7 people would turn to 10.5 but in Italy 3 would turn in to 5.25 however the days after it because it is 75% it will dramatically increase meaning it is the most harmful
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