SOLUTION: The number of bacteria in a jar doubles every day. After 20 days the jar is full. On what day was the jar a quarter full?
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Question 395787: The number of bacteria in a jar doubles every day. After 20 days the jar is full. On what day was the jar a quarter full?
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18 days
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