Answer:
9,400 bacteria at Hour 17.
Step-by-step explanation:
If at
Hour 0, it was at 6,000 bacteria then at
Hour 6, it would be at 7,200 bacteria
That means in 6 hours, the bacteria has grown by 1,200
Let's use a ratio:
hours : bacteria
6 : 1,200
1 : 200
17 : 3,400
Now after 17 hours, 3,400 new bacteria has joined our group of 6,000
6000+3400=9400
9,400 bacteria should be present at Hour 17
