How long will it take for a population of 225 fruit flies to double if it grows at a rate of 8% per year? Round to the nearest year.

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36. How long will it take for a population of 225 fruit flies to double if it grows at a rate of
8% per year? Round to the nearest year.
A) 9 years
B) 8 years
C)
2 years
D)
10 years
E) None of the above
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