A sample of bacteria initially has 1,500 cells/L. After 5 days, the sample contains 10,000 cells/L. Assuming exponential growth, what concentration is expected by the end of day 8? Enter your answer rounded off to the nearest whole number in cells/L. Number cells/L

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A sample of bacteria initially has 1,500 cells/L. After 5 days, the sample contains 10,000 cells/L. Assuming
exponential growth, what concentration is expected by the end of day 8? Enter your answer rounded off to
the nearest whole number in cells/L.
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cells/L
Transcribed Image Text:A sample of bacteria initially has 1,500 cells/L. After 5 days, the sample contains 10,000 cells/L. Assuming exponential growth, what concentration is expected by the end of day 8? Enter your answer rounded off to the nearest whole number in cells/L. Number cells/L
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