SOLUTION: A cell divides into two identical copies every 4 minutes. How many cells will exist after 5 hours?

Question 194641: A cell divides into two identical copies every 4 minutes. How many cells will exist after 5 hours?

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A cell divides into two identical copies every 4 minutes. How many cells will exist after 5 hours?
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A(t) = Ao*(2)^(t/4 min)
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Note: 5 hours = 5*60 = 300 minutes
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A(300) = 1*2^(300/4)
A(300) = 2^75
A(300) = 3.777893186..x 10^22 cells
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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