The count in a bacteria culture was 600 after 20 minutes and 1500 after 35 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Find the doubling period. Find the population after 110 minutes. When will the population reach 15000.

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The count in a bacteria culture was 600 after 20 minutes and 1500 after 35 minutes. Assuming the count grows
exponentially,
What was the initial size of the culture?
Find the doubling period.
Find the population after 110 minutes.
When will the population reach 15000.
Transcribed Image Text:The count in a bacteria culture was 600 after 20 minutes and 1500 after 35 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Find the doubling period. Find the population after 110 minutes. When will the population reach 15000.
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