Question

Question ♀️ 2The function p(t) = 2(3)^t represents the population of a certain type of bacteria after t days. What is the population of the bacteria after 7 days?

Answer 1

Explanation

Given the function;

$p(t)=2(3)^t$

We are asked to find the population of the bacteria after 7 days.

Given that t represents the number of days, we can find the population by substituting 7 into the formula. This can be seen below.

$\begin{gathered} p(t)=2(3)^7 \\ =2\times2187=4374 \end{gathered}$

Answer: 4374