Total mold spores at end of 9.30 am is 26901.
Step-by-step explanation:
Number of molds = 14000
Rate = 9.7% per hour
Number of hours = 12 am to 9.30 am = 9 hours
Growth of mold = 14000 * 9.7% * 9
= 12901
Total mold spores at end of 9.30 am = 14000 + 12901
= 26901
Hence, the expected number of mold spores at 9.30 am is 26901.