Question

The number of mosquitoes at the beach has increased by 50% every year since 2012. In 2012, there were 2,500 mosquitoes. How many mosquitos were there in 2018?

Answer 1

Explanation:

2012 = 2500

2500 x .50 = 1250

2500 + 1250

2013 = 3750

3750 x .50 =

3750 + 1875

2014 = 5625

5625 x .50 = 2812.5

5625 + 2812.5

2015= 8437.5

8437.5 x .50 = 4218.75

8437.5 + 4218.75

2016= 12656.25

12656.25 x .50 = 6328.125

12656.25 + 6328.125

2017= 18984.375

18984.375 x .50 = 9492.1875

18984.375 + 9492.1875

2018= 28,476.5625‬