The rate at which yeast cells multiply is proportional to the number present. If the original number doubles in 2 hrs, in how many hours will it triple? O 3.71 O 3.17 04.71 O 4.17

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The rate at which yeast cells multiply is proportional to the number
present. If the original number doubles in 2 hrs, in how many hours will it
triple?
O 3.71
O 3.17
O 4.71
04.17
Transcribed Image Text:3. The rate at which yeast cells multiply is proportional to the number present. If the original number doubles in 2 hrs, in how many hours will it triple? O 3.71 O 3.17 O 4.71 04.17
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