The population of a certain bacteria culture was 40,876 after 18 hours had elapsed. After another 20 hours, their number grew to 295,514. Assuming that they multiply at a rate proportional to the number of bacteria present, estimate the initial number of bacteria.

The population of a certain bacteria culture was 40,876 after 18 hours had elapsed. After another 20 hours, their number grew to 295,514. Assuming that they multiply at a rate proportional to the number of bacteria present, estimate the initial number of bacteria.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

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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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