Question 178871
A bacteria culture doubles in size every 8 hrs. The culture starts with 150 cells. How many will there be after 24 hrs? 72hrs?
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A(t) = A(0)*2^(t/8)
A(24) = 150*2^(24/8) = 150*2^3 = 150*8 = 1200
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A(72) = 150*2^(72/8) = 150*2^9 = 76800
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Cheers,
Stan H.