Question

Strep throat is caused by Streptococcus bacteria. The amount of bacteria multiplies at a rate of 10^13 per 10^2 hours. Part B What is the total amount of bacteria present after 10^3 hours? Show your work.

Answer 1

10^14

Explanation:

Number of bacteria For 10^2 hours = 10^13

Number of bacteria for 1 hour = 10^13/10^2 = 10^11

Number of bacteria for 10^3 hours = 10^11 x 10^3 = 10^ (11+3) = 10^14