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If the number of bacteria in a colony doubles every 33 hours and there is currently apopulation of 50,000 bacteria, what will the population be 66 hours from now?

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Answer:

200,000

Explanation:

Population now: 50,000

Population in 33 hours: 100,000

Population in 66 hours: 200,000

Answer: 200,000

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