Question

Question #2aea5

Answer 1

It will take 30 hours for its population to be 2.5 times its original size.

Explanation:

Since it doubles every 24 hours, we can write an equation like this:

`(2x)/2=24/2` Now, divide each size by 2 to get x by itself.

So, let's say `x` was its original size. Let's multiply each size by `2.5`.

`(2.5) x=12 (2.5)`

`2.5x=30`

We now have our final answer. It will take 30 hours for its population to be 2.5 times its original size :)