The count in a bateria culture was 500 after 10 minutes and 1300 after 40 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Find the doubling period. Find the population after 85 minutes. When will the population reach 11000.

The count in a bateria culture was 500 after 10 minutes and 1300 after 40 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture? Find the doubling period. Find the population after 85 minutes. When will the population reach 11000.

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The count in a bateria culture was 500 after 10 minutes and 1300 after 40 minutes. Assuming the
count grows exponentially,
What was the initial size of the culture?
Find the doubling period.
Find the population after 85 minutes.
When will the population reach 11000.

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