3. In a certain culture, the rate of growth of bacteria is proportional to the amount present. If there are 1,000 bacteria present initially, and the amount doubles in 12 mins, how long will it take before there will be 1,000,000 bacteria present?

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3. In a certain culture, the rate of growth of bacteria is proportional to the
amount present. If there are 1,000 bacteria present initially, and the
amount doubles in 12 mins, how long will it take before there will be
1,000,000 bacteria present?
Transcribed Image Text:3. In a certain culture, the rate of growth of bacteria is proportional to the amount present. If there are 1,000 bacteria present initially, and the amount doubles in 12 mins, how long will it take before there will be 1,000,000 bacteria present?
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