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Geometric sequence 1 on mymaths​

Geometric sequence 1 on mymaths​-example-1

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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

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