The number of bacteria in a second study is modeled by the function b_2(t)=800(1.6)^t. What is the growth rate, r, for this equation?

Praveen D asked Jun 22, 2022

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The number of bacteria in a second study is modeled by the function b_2(t)=800(1.6)^t.

What is the growth rate, r, for this equation?

Praveen D asked Jun 22, 2022

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Answer:

1.6 = 1 + .6 = 60% growth rate

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Peterhack answered Jun 29, 2022

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