The bacteria in a certain culture increase continuously at a rate proportional to the number present. If the number triples in 6 hours, in how many hours will the original number quadruple? A 5.8 hrs B 8.5 hrs (c) 6.7 hrs D) 7.6 hrs

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The bacteria in a certain culture increase continuously at a rate proportional to the number present. If the number triples in 6
hours, in how many hours will the original number quadruple?
A) 5.8 hrs
B) 8.5 hrs
6.7 hrs
D) 7.6 hrs
Transcribed Image Text:The bacteria in a certain culture increase continuously at a rate proportional to the number present. If the number triples in 6 hours, in how many hours will the original number quadruple? A) 5.8 hrs B) 8.5 hrs 6.7 hrs D) 7.6 hrs
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