A colony of insects starts with 200 insects

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · AP Precalculus · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Problem

A colony of insects starts with 200 insects. During the first three years the population doubles each year. From the beginning of the fourth year onwards, it increases by 50\% each year. Find the population at the end of the fifth year.

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