Loon lake has a "killer plant" problem similar to Ghost Lake. Currently, 5000 square feet of the lake is covered with the plant, The area covered is growing by a factor of 1.5 each year. Complete the table to show area covered by the plant for the next 5 years.

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Loon lake has a "killer plant" problem  similar to Ghost Lake. Currently, 5000 square feet of the lake is covered with the plant, The area covered is growing by a factor of 1.5 each year. Complete the table to show area covered by the plant for the next 5 years.
0 = 5000
1 = ?
I don't know if I should add or multiply.

Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

Multiply. After 1 year: 5000 * 1.5 = 7500 plants

Brose · Answer

Ghosts