Exponential Growth and Paper Folding Quiz

What is the initial thickness of the paper used in the problem?

• 100 mm

• 1 mm

• 10 mm

• 0.1 mm

How many times can you assume the paper can be folded in this problem?

• 12 times

• As many times as needed

• 42 times

• 100 times

After 10 folds, what is the thickness of the paper?

• 10.2 mm

• 10.2 m

• 10.2 cm

• 10.2 km

At what fold does the paper's thickness first exceed the distance to the moon?

• 43 folds

• 40 folds

• 41 folds

• 42 folds

What is the final thickness of the paper after 42 folds?

• 440,000 km

• 384,000 km

• 220,000 km

• 500,000 km