Asked by Alexis

Shawn invested ​$20 and doubled his money in five years. Ashley also invested ​$20​, and after five years the amount was equal to 20 to the second power. Who had more money after five ​years? Explain.
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Ashley had more money.

Shawn: $20 doubled = $20 × 2 = $40.
Ashley: 20 to the second power = 20^2 = $400.

Since $400 > $40, Ashley had more.