SOLUTION: The number of bacteria in a certain population increases according to a continuous exponential growth model, with a growth rate parameter of 10 % per hour. An initial sample is obt

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Question 1150157: The number of bacteria in a certain population increases according to a continuous exponential growth model, with a growth rate parameter of 10 % per hour. An initial sample is obtained from this population, and after three hours, the sample has grown to 2511 bacteria. Find the number of bacteria in the initial sample. Round your answer to the nearest integer.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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2511=p%281.10%29%5E3

2511%2F1.1%5E3=p

p=1887
to nearest integer