Question

The population of bacteria in an

experiment is increasing by 90% each
day. If there were 100 bacteria at the
beginning of the experiment, predict the
number of bacteria in 5 days.
First, complete the equation:
Future Amount = [?](1+[DU
what would the equation

Answer 1

Future amount = 100(1.9)^5 ;

2476

Explanation:

P(t) = P0 * (1 + r)^t

P(t) = 100 * (1 + 90/100)^t#

P(t) = 100 * (1 + 0.9)^t

Therefore, the number of bacteria in 5 years :

P(5) = 100 * (1 + 0.9)^5

P(5) = 100 * (1.9)^5

P(5) = 100 * 24.76099

P(5) = 2476.099

P(5) = 2476 bacteria

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