The count in a bacteria culture was 500 after 20 minutes and 1500 after 30 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Find the doubling period. Find the population after 60 minutes. When will the population reach 13000. You may enter the exact value or round to 2 decimal places. > Next Question

The count in a bacteria culture was 500 after 20 minutes and 1500 after 30 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Find the doubling period. Find the population after 60 minutes. When will the population reach 13000. You may enter the exact value or round to 2 decimal places. > Next Question

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 10.88TI: Researchers recorded that a certain bacteria population declined from 700,000 to 400,000 in 5 hours...

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