The count in a bacteria culture was 800 after 15 minutes and 1200 after 40 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Preview Find the doubling period. Preview Find the population after 75 minutes. Preview When will the population reach 12000. Preview

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The count in a bacteria culture was 800 after 15 minutes and 1200 after 40 minutes. Assuming the count grows
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Find the doubling period.
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When will the population reach 12000.
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