Solve the problem.
-Ms. Patterson proposes to give her daughter Claire an allowance of $0.10 on the first day of her 12-day vacation, $0.20 on the second day, $0.40 on the third day, and so on. Find the allowance Claire would receive on the last day of her vacation.
A)$2048.10
B)$409.60
C)$1.20
D)$204.80

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The allowance doubles each day, starting at $0.10. On the 12th day, the allowance would be $0.10 * 2^(12-1) = $0.10 * 2^11 = $0.10 * 2048 = $204.80.

Solve the Problem. -Ms. Patterson Proposes to Give Her Daughter Claire an Allowance