Asked by Maya

A tropical water lily doubles in size each week. If it takes 60 weeks for the plant to completely cover a pond, when will half the pond be covered?
Answered by Ms. Sue
59 weeks

Answered by Maya
Is it how?
Answered by Ms. Sue
If the water lily covers half the pond on one day, then it doubles its size the next day to completely cover the pond.

Answered by Maya
Thank you!!!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

I see I made an error -- it should be doubles its size the next <b>week</b>.

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