In an appropriate environment, guppies reproduce at an astounding rate. A population of breeding guppies doubles every 2 months. How many guppies will there be after 6 months if the beginning population is 180 guppies?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

1,440 guppies

1,080 guppies

360 guppies

2,880 guppies

Answer 1

1,440 guppies

After 2 months: 180 * 2 = 360 guppies
After 4 months: 360 * 2 = 720 guppies
After 6 months: 720 * 2 = 1,440 guppies