Lilies in a certain pond double their total lake area covered every week. One day you notice that the pond is 1/8 covered with lilies. How long will it be before the pond is totally covered with lilies?

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Since the lilies double their coverage every week, if the pond is 1/8 covered now, it will be 1/4 covered in one week, 1/2 covered in two weeks, and fully covered in three weeks.

Lilies in a Certain Pond Double Their Total Lake Area