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:

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Lymph Node

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