Josh currently bench presses 150 lbs. He increases that amount by 10% a month for 3 months. About ho

Josh currently bench presses 150 lbs. He increases that amount by 10% a month for 3 months. About how much can he bench press now?

We have 150(1.1)^3. We can also write this as 150(1.1)(1.1)(1.1).

The 10% compounds. After 3 months, Josh benches 199.65 lbs, or approximately 200 lbs.