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A population of 6000 bacteria is growing at a rate of 6% each day. Write 2 an equation that expresses the number of bacteria at time x.

A. y = 6000(.06)×
B. y = 6000(1.06)×
C. y = 6000(.94)×​

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Answer: B. y = 6000(1.06)×

Step-by-step explanation: If it is growing at six percent (0.06) each day then you must also account for the amount that is already there (1).

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