Which is more money?

1. One million dollars

or

2. One penny the first day, double that penny the next day, then double the previous day's pennies and so on for 50 years?

Why?

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Naima Adams

2 March, 10:04

Which is more money?

1. One million dollars

or

2. One penny the first day, double that penny the next day, then double the previous day's pennies and so on for 50 years?

Why?

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Dalia Rosales · Answer 1

The first option, million dollars

While each day goes on, you are doubling the currency of pennies

Which is 13pennies each week, multiplied 365 days

365days = one year

365~30 weeks

1 year = 12 months

13*365=$4745/100 = $47.45*50 = $2,372.5

Which is more money?1. One million dollarsor2. One penny the first day, double that penny the next day, then double the previous day's pennies and so on for 50 years?Why?

Which is more money?

1. One million dollars

or

2. One penny the first day, double that penny the next day, then double the previous day's pennies and so on for 50 years?

Why?