On the first day it was posted online, a music video got 1000 views. The number of views that the video got each day increased by 20% per day. How many total views did the video get over the course of the first 24 days, to the nearest whole number?Answer:
Q. On the first day it was posted online, a music video got 1000 views. The number of views that the video got each day increased by 20% per day. How many total views did the video get over the course of the first 24 days, to the nearest whole number?Answer:
Identify initial views and rate: Identify the initial number of views and the daily increase rate.The initial number of views V0 is 1000, and the daily increase rate r is 20% or 0.20 in decimal form.
Determine total views formula: Determine the formula for the total number of views after a certain number of days.The total number of views Vtotal after n days can be calculated using the formula for the sum of a geometric series: Vtotal=V0×[1−r1−rn], where r is the common ratio (1+daily increase rate).
Calculate common ratio: Calculate the common ratio for the geometric series.The common ratio r is 1+ the daily increase rate, which is 1+0.20=1.20.
Calculate total views after 24 days: Calculate the total number of views after 24 days using the formula. Vtotal=1000×[(1−1.20)(1−1.2024)]
Evaluate expression: Evaluate the expression.First, calculate 1.2024, then substitute it into the formula and solve for Vtotal.1.2024=9.64629332 (rounded to 8 decimal places)Vtotal=1000×[(1−1.20)(1−9.64629332)]
Continue calculation: Continue the calculation.Vtotal=1000×[−0.20−8.64629332]
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression. Vtotal=1000×43.2314666
Calculate final value: Calculate the final value. Vtotal=43231.4666 Since we need to round to the nearest whole number, the total number of views is approximately 43231.
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