Multiple choice general knowledge

Carmen saves $3 on Monday. Each day after that she saves twice as much as she saved the day before. If this pattern continues, how much would she save on Friday?

  1. 15

  2. 20

  3. 24

  4. 36

  5. 48
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This follows a doubling pattern: Monday=$3, Tuesday=$6 (3x2), Wednesday=$12 (6x2), Thursday=$24 (12x2), Friday=$48 (24x2). The key is recognizing the exponential doubling pattern and applying it successively for each day.

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