Answer:
[tex]Population = 2^{24}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]Initial = 2^{6}[/tex]
Increment = doubles every 40 minutes
Required
Determine the population after 120 minutes
First, we need to determine the fraction of 120 to 40
[tex]Fraction = \frac{120}{40}[/tex]
[tex]Fraction = \frac{3}{1}[/tex]
[tex]Fraction = 3[/tex]
If for every 40 minutes, we have:
[tex]Population = 2^6*2^6[/tex]
We'll have:
[tex]Population = 2^6 * 2^{6 * 3}[/tex] at the 120the minute
[tex]Population = 2^6 * 2^{18}[/tex]
Apply law of indices
[tex]Population = 2^{6+18}[/tex]
[tex]Population = 2^{24}[/tex]
