Question

A culture started with 1,000 bacteria. After 4

hours, it grew to 1,100 bacteria. Predict how
many bacteria will be present after 12 hours.
Round your answer to the nearest whole
number.

Answer 1

i realized my answer is wrong.

Answer 2

1331 bacteria

Explanation:

Number bact = 1000 e^kt

1100 = 1000 e^k4

shows k = .023827545

Now for 12 hours

x = 1000 e^(.023827545 * 12)

= 1331