Strep throat is caused by Streptococcus bacteria. The amount of bacteria multiplies at a rate of 10^13 per 10^2 hrs. What is the total amount of bacteria present after 10^3 hour…

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Bakatrouble · Answer 1 · 2019-10-09T22:33:28+0000

Answer: The total amount of bacteria present after
10^3 hours is
10^(14) .

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that the Strep throat is caused by Streptococcus bacteria. The amount of bacteria multiplies at a rate of 10^13 per 10^2 hrs.

10^2 hours =
10^3 bacteria

The amount of bacteria in one hours is,

$\text{Bacteria}=(10^(13))/(10^2)$

The amount of bacteria after
10^3 hours is,

$\text{Bacteria}=(10^(13))/(10^2)* (10^3)$

$\text{Bacteria}=10^(13)* 10$

$\text{Bacteria}=10^(14)$

Therefore, the total amount of bacteria present after
10^3 hours is
10^(14) .