Solve the problem.
-On a gambling boat, Gertrude tripled her bet each time she won. If her first winning bet was $6 and she won six consecutive bets, find how much she won on the sixth bet. Find the total amount she won on these six bets.
A)$486; $726
B)$1458; $2184
C)$4374; $2184
D)$4374; $6558

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gertrude tripled her bet each time she won, so her bets were $6, $18, $54, $162, $486, and $1458 for the first six bets, respectively. Therefore, she won $1458 on the sixth bet. The total amount she won on these six bets is $6 + $18 + $54 + $162 + $486 + $1458 = $2184.

Solve the Problem. -On a Gambling Boat, Gertrude Tripled Her Bet Each Time