Question

A growth medium is inoculated with 1,000 bacteria, which grow at a rate of 15% each day. What is the population of the

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A) y=1000(1.15)^6   2313 bacteria

Step-by-step explanation:

The initial value is 1,000 and the growth factor would be the the 15%.

15% can be rewritten to .15, but you have to have to add 1 for the start to make the equation easier. Thus making the growth factor 1.15

After multiplying 1000(1.15)^6 you will get 2313.06076562 which is simplified to 2,313 bacteria.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the answer was a

Step-by-step explanation: