SOLUTION: A bacteria culture started with a count of 720 at 8:00 A.M., and after t hours is expected to grow to f(t)=720(3/2)^t. Estimate the number or bacteria in the culture at 11:00 A.M.

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A bacteria culture started with a count of 720 at 8:00 A.M., and after t hours is expected to grow to f(t)=720(3/2)^t. Estimate the number or bacteria in the culture at 11:00 A.M. the same day
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From 8 to 11 is 3 hours:
Your Problem:
f(3) = 720(3/2)^3 = 2430 bacteria at 11:00 AM
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Stan H.