Answer:
1536 rats will be total after 10 months
Step-by-step explanation:
The number is multiplied by 2 each time, so we have to continue multiplying by 2
Month 5: 48 x 2 = 96
Month 6: 96 x 2 = 192
Month 7: 192 x 2 = 384
Month 8: 384 x 2 = 768
Month 9: 768 x 2 = 1536
Month 10: 1536