A culture started with 5,000 bacteria. After 8 hours, it grew to 6,500 bacteria. Predict how many bacteria will be present after 14 hours. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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A culture started with 5,000 bacteria. After 8 hours, it grew to 6,500 bacteria. Predict how many bacteria will be present after 14 hours. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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7,913

Ryan Riehle answered Feb 10, 2022

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7625 it grew 1500 in 8 hours 1500/8=187.5
187.5x6=1125+1500+the original 5000

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