Question

If the number of bacteria in a colony doubles every 18 minutes and there is currently a population of 200,000 bacteria, what will the population be 36 minutes from now? ​

Answer 1

After 36 minutes, there will be a population of 800,000 bacteria.

Step-by-step explanation:

After the first 18 minutes, it will double to 400,000. Then, at 36 minutes, it will have doubled again, giving you 800,000.