The count in a bacteria culture was 100 after 10 minutes and 1900 after 40 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Find the doubling period. Find the population after 95 minutes.
The count in a bacteria culture was 100 after 10 minutes and 1900 after 40 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Find the doubling period. Find the population after 95 minutes.
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Transcribed Image Text:The count in a bacteria culture was 100 after 10 minutes and 1900 after 40 minutes. Assuming the count
grows exponentially,
What was the initial size of the culture?
Find the doubling period.
Find the population after 95 minutes.
When will the population reach 14000.
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