A biologist observes that a certain bacterial colony is multiplied by 4 every 7 hours and after 28 hours occupies 1 square centimeter. (a) How much area was occupied by the colony when first observed? (b) What is the doubling time for the colony?

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A biologist observes that a certain bacterial colony is multiplied by 4 every 7 hours and after 28 hours
occupies 1 square centimeter.
(a) How much area was occupied by the colony when first observed?
(b) What is the doubling time for the colony?
Transcribed Image Text:A biologist observes that a certain bacterial colony is multiplied by 4 every 7 hours and after 28 hours occupies 1 square centimeter. (a) How much area was occupied by the colony when first observed? (b) What is the doubling time for the colony?
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