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The ski trip has to be cancelled. All 28 people must be told. In the first hour 2 people each call 2 people. The next hour each of the people called the hour before calls 2 people, and so on. How many hours will it take for all 28 people to be called?

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Ms. Sue
1 hour -- 4
2 -- 8
3 -- 16
4 -- 32

Sandy
Not understanding I am getting 3hrs for 28 people
Ms. Sue
In the first hour, 2 * 2 = 4 people know.

In the second hour, each of those 4 people call 2 others -- so now 8 people know.

Etc.
Sandy
I see thank you!
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

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