SOLUTION: " There are 1000 bacteria in the corner of your refridgerator. If the bacteria triple every day, how many bacteria will exist after 30 days?" Thank you for your time.

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Question 327688: " There are 1000 bacteria in the corner of your refridgerator. If the bacteria triple every day, how many bacteria will exist after 30 days?"
Thank you for your time.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1st day 1000*3^0 = 1000
2nd day 1000*3^1 = 3000
etc
30th day 1000*3*29 =~ 6.863E16
=~ 68,630,000,000,000,000
assuming none have died.