Sarah drinks about 224 ounces of water each week. She would like to increase this amount by 5% each week. How much water will she drink after the third week of increase? Round your answer to the nearest ounce.(1 point)

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After the first week of increase, Sarah will drink 224 * 1.05 = 235.2 ounces.
After the second week of increase, Sarah will drink 235.2 * 1.05 = 246.96 ounces.
After the third week of increase, Sarah will drink 246.96 * 1.05 = 259.308 ounces.

Rounded to the nearest ounce, Sarah will drink 259 ounces of water after the third week of increase.