The growth rate of a tree compounds continuously at a rate of .25%. If the mass of the tree is now 200lbs, what will be the mass after 10 years?

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Answer:

205

Explanation:

x/200 = .25/100

cross multiply

100x=50

Simplify

x=.5

Multiply by 10

Add to the original mass

200+5=205

Callan Heard answered Sep 27, 2021

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