Question

Solve for the given time.

Answer 1

Answer:

45158

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the colony grows at a rate of 12°/• , after 2 years there will be 36000.

1.12 power of 2 = 45158.4 bacteria.

And you cant have part of a bacteria

you round it to

45158.

Answer 2

Answer:

45158

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the colony grows at a rate of 12%, after 2 years there will be $36000\cdot 1.12^2 = 45158.4$ bacteria. Since you probably can't have part of a bacteria, you round to 45158.