GRE Mini Exam 1 Question no. 4 Quant

Hi everyone,

I solved this question by using an equation of Geometric Series. The equation is tn = ar^(n-1). Given that, tn = 1536, a = 3 and r = 2. So, I solved this equation and the value of n was 10. That’s why, I chose Quantity A is greater. But, in the solution, the correct answer is C. The solution was 32^n = 1536 and n equals 9. What am I missing?

Hint: “after n days have elapsed”