A King Estimates That There Are 5000 Tons of Gold

question 22

Short Answer

A king estimates that there are 5000 tons of gold in his mines. Last year, 125 tons of gold were mined and sold to finance the kingdom. How many years will it be before the kingdom goes bankrupt if the amount of gold refined increases by 2% each year? Round to 1 decimal place.

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Definitions:

Auditory Nerves

The cranial nerves that transmit sound information from the inner ear to the brain for auditory processing.

Plasticity

The ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to new experiences, learning, or damage.

Electrochemical Transmission

The process through which neurons communicate with each other by converting electrical signals into chemical messages.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often referring to the complexity of systems, situations, or problems.