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An enterprising businessman earns an income of ₹ 1 on the first day of his business. On every subsequent day, he earns an income which is just double of that made on the previous day. On the 10 t h day of business, his income is:
Options
- A₹ 2 9
- B₹ 2 10
- C₹ 10
- D₹ 10 2
Correct answer
A. ₹ 2 9
Step-by-step solution
Given, income on the first day =   ₹ 1 Again, income on the second day =   ₹   1   ×   2   =   ₹   2 1 Now, income on the third day =   ₹   2   ×   ₹   2 1 =   ₹   2 2     and so on. Therefore, income on the n th day =   ₹   2 n − 1 So, income on the 10 th day = ₹ 2 10 - 1   =   ₹ 2 9       Hence, ₹ 2 9 is the correct answ