Solve. -Using the Chessboard Parable, Find the Total Weight (In Pounds

question 76

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-Using the chessboard parable, find the total weight (in pounds ) when all squares up to and including 15 are filled. Assume that each grain of wheat weighs 1/7000 pound. Round your answer
To the nearest pound.

• A)4 pounds
• B)1 pounds
• C)2 pounds
• D)5 pounds

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