SOLUTION: Suppose that the number of bacteria in a certain population increases according to an exponential growth model, with a growth rate of 13% per hour. Suppose also that a sample cultu

Question 452699: Suppose that the number of bacteria in a certain population increases according to an exponential growth model, with a growth rate of 13% per hour. Suppose also that a sample culture of 2800 bacteria is obtained from this population. Find the size of the sample after three hours. Round your answer to the nearest integer.

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Suppose that the number of bacteria in a certain population increases according to an exponential growth model, with a growth rate of 13% per hour. Suppose also that a sample culture of 2800 bacteria is obtained from this population. Find the size of the sample after three hours. Round your answer to the nearest integer.
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A(t) = 2800*(1.13)^t
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A(3) = 2800*(1.13)^3
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A(3) = 4040
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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