Problema Solution
A scientist is investigating the effects of cold on human skin. In one of the scientist?s experiments, the temperature starts at 70?F and drops by 1/10? every 2 minutes. What is the temperature after 6 minutes?
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We will assume the temperature drops by 1/10 of the current temperature.
Start temperature: 70F
After 2 minutes: 70 - (1/10)*70 = 70*(1 - 1/10)
After 2*2 = 4 minutes: 70*(1 - 1/10)^2
After 2*3 = 6 min: 70*(1 - 1/10)^3 = 51.03 F
The temperature after 6 minutes will be 51.03 F.