Question

If the number of bacteria in a colony doubles every 480 hours and there is currently a

population of 200 bacteria, what will the population be 960 hours from now?

Answer 1

800

Explanation:

960 = 2 x 480, so the bacteria will double twice

200 x 2 x 2 = 800

Answer 2

800 bacteria is the correct answer

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