The count in a bateria culture was 500 after 15 minutes and 1100 after 30 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially, What was the initial size of the culture?   ______ Find the doubling period.   _______ Find the population after 75 minutes.   _______

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The count in a bateria culture was 500 after 15 minutes and 1100 after 30 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially,

What was the initial size of the culture?   ______

Find the doubling period.   _______

Find the population after 75 minutes.   _______

When will the population reach 13000.   ________

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