Suppose the population of a certain bacteria in a laboratory sample is 100. If it doubles in population every 6 hours what is the growth rate? How manty bacteria will there be in two days? Assume that you will use the formula A=Pe^(rt)

Suppose the population of a certain bacteria in a laboratory sample is 100. If it doubles in population every 6 hours what is the growth rate? How manty bacteria will there be in two days? Assume that you will use the formula A=Pe^(rt)

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Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section10.5: Solve Exponential And Logarithmic Equations

Problem 10.87TI: Researchers recorded that a certain bacteria population grew from 100 to 500 in 6 hours. At this...

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