Solve by using the quadratic formula: Simplify

Imagine a new pasture with grass growing on it. every day after the seeds have germinated, the number of blades of grass in the pasture triples. after 18 days, the entire pasture is completely covered in grass. how many days did it take for the pasture to be one-third covered in grass?

Tessa bought stock in a restaurant for $253.00. her stock is now worth $333.96. what is the percentage increase of the value of tessa's stock? a.) 81% b.) 32% c.) 24% d.) 76%

The difference of three and the reciprocal of a number is equal to the quotient of 20 and the number. find the number.