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The number of bacteria in a bowl increases at a rate of 20.8% per hour. There are currently 12 bacteria in the bowl. How many bacteria will be there in exactly 2 days?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section10.5: Solve Exponential And Logarithmic Equations

Problem 10.88TI: Researchers recorded that a certain bacteria population declined from 700,000 to 400,000 in 5 hours...

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