Problema Solution
Suppose a balloon is filled with 5000 cubic centimeters of helium. It then loses one fourth of its helium each day.
a. Write the equation that represents this situation.
b. How much helium will be left in the balloon at the start of the tenth day?
Answer provided by our tutors
5000, 1250, 312.5, 78.125, 19.53125
1/4
5000 * (1/4)^10 = ~.0191