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A colony of 36,000 bacteria grows continuously at a rate of 12%. How many bacteria will there be in 2 years?

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Answer:

let P=36000

R=12%

T=2years

Explanation:

no.of bacteria after 2=P(1+R/100)^t

=36000(1+12/100)²=45158.4

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