An epidemiologist is observing the growth pattern of a pathogenic bacteria. She starts with 20 bacteria that grow at a rate of 90% per hour. She will check on the bacteria in 16 hours. How many bacteria will she find? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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An epidemiologist is observing the growth pattern of a pathogenic bacteria. She starts with 20 bacteria that grow at a rate of 90% per hour. She will check on the bacteria in 16 hours. How many bacteria will she find? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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