Answer: 31 bacteria per square centimiter.
Explanation:
The correct number of bacteria in the question is 2,450.
Hi, to answer this question we have to apply the next formula:
Area of a circle = π x (diameter/2) ^2
Replacing with the values given:
A = π x (10/2) ^2
A = π x (5) ^2
A = π x 25 = 78.54 cm2
Next, we have to divide the number of bacteria (2,450) by the area of the dish
2450 / 78.54 = 31.19 = 31 bacteria per square centimiter.
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