SOLUTION: The cells in a culture of bacteria conform to uninhibited growth. Suppose there are 3,000 cells initially and 4,500 after 1 hour. How many cells are in the culture after 3 hours?

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Question 1156568: The cells in a culture of bacteria conform to uninhibited growth. Suppose there are 3,000 cells initially and 4,500 after 1 hour. How many cells are in the culture after 3 hours? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming exponential growth:
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3000%2A1.5=4500
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4500%2A1.5=6750
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6750%2A1.5=highlight_green%2810125%29afterthreehours