Test III. Mathematical Thought [16 points] Answer the questions below. Show your full solution on the spaces after each problem. Write your final answer in the FINAL ANSWER box. Explain as necessary. You will be scored according to:
Idea shown in the solution in relation to your understanding of the problem [2]
Method of solving that comes from the idea [1]
Accuracy and completeness of the final answer [1]
1. You are standing next to a bucket and are tasked with collecting 100 potatoes, but can only carry one potato at a time. The potatoes are in a line in front of you, with the first potato 1 meter away and each subsequent potato is located an additional one meter away.
How much distance would you cover to finish this task?
