Answer:
- 5 min: 3,029,058
- 10 min: 3,398,220
- 60 min: 10,732,234
Explanation:
The given function is evaluated by substituting the given values of t. This requires using the exponential function of your calculator with a base of 'e'. Many calculators have that value built in, or have an e^x function (often associated with the Ln function).
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5 minutes
The number of bacteria present after 5 minutes is about ...
f(5) = 2.7×10^6×e^(0.023×5) ≈ 3,029,058
10 minutes
The number of bacteria present after 10 minutes is about ...
f(10) = 2.7×10^6×e^(0.023×10) ≈ 3,398,220
60 minutes
The number of bacteria present after 60 minutes is about ...
f(60) = 2.7×10^6×e^(0.023×60) ≈ 10,732,234