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mimi received $1,000,000. Each year she spends exactly half the money. How much will she have left after 10 years?

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Current amount: $1,000,000

After 1 year the amount of money left is: (1/2)1,000,000

After 2 years the amount of money left is: (1/2)(1/2)1,000,000 = (1/2)^2*1,000,000

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After 10 years the amount of money left is: (1/2)^10*1,000,000 = $976.56