A Fly Population Increases at a Rate Proportional to the Amount

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Short Answer

A fly population increases at a rate proportional to the amount present. After two years the population has doubled. After three years it is 20,000. Find the number of flies initially present. Enter just an integer.

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Definitions:

Income Summary Account

An account used in closing process to aggregate all income and expenses accounts before determining and transferring the net income or loss to the capital account.

Adjusting Entries

Entries recorded at the conclusion of an accounting period to adjust the balances of accounts prior to the compilation of financial statements.

Income Statement Accounts

Accounts used to record transactions affecting a company’s income, expenses, and the resulting net income or loss over a period of time.

Balance Sheet Accounts

Categories within the balance sheet that include assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity, each of which is essential for showcasing the company's financial health.