The population of the bacteria is initially 20. At the end of Week 1, the population of the bacteria is 30. The population grows by 50% each week. What is the bacteria population at the end of Week 12?

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If I am correct, it is 2594.9267....... and if you estimate it to the nearest ones, you get 2595.

Zac Howland answered Jan 13, 2018

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The formula is
A=p (1+r)^t
A=20×(1+0.5)^(12)
A=2,594.9 round your answer to get
A=2595

Tamir Gefen answered Jan 17, 2018

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