Solve the Problem. -On a Gambling Boat, Gertrude Tripled Her Bet Each Time

question 189

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-On a gambling boat, Gertrude tripled her bet each time she won. If her first winning bet was $6 and she won six consecutive bets, find how much she won on the sixth bet. Find the total amount she won on these six bets.

• A)$486; $726
• B)$1458; $2184
• C)$4374; $2184
• D)$4374; $6558

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