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Question
A new born bear weighs 4 kg. How many kilograms might a five year old bear weigh if its weight increases by the power of 2 in 5 years?
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Solution
Weight of new born bear = 4 kg
Weight increases by the power of 2 in 5 years
Weight of bear in 5 years = (4)2 = 16 kg
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