SOLUTION: The quantity of bacteria in a test tube grows exponentially at a rate of 3% per day for 12 days. Find the final amount if the initial amount was 800 units.

SOLUTION: The quantity of bacteria in a test tube grows exponentially at a rate of 3% per day for 12 days. Find the final amount if the initial amount was 800 units.

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Question 1112605: The quantity of bacteria in a test tube grows exponentially at a rate of 3% per day for 12 days. Find the final amount if the initial amount was 800 units.

Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Final amount after 12 days = = .

To get the number, use your calculator.

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