Answer:
start with 97 and multiply each term by 0.5
3.03 cells
Explanation:
1. The colony begins with 97 cells. The cells split into two which is the same as multiplying by 0.5.
2. Multiply 97 by 0.5 5 times for 5 minutes.
97 · 0.5 · 0.5 · 0.5 · 0.5 · 0.5 = 3.03