Question

A sample of bacteria is growing at an hourly rate of 6% according to the continuous exponential growth function. The sample began with 15 bacteria. How many bacteria will be in the sample after 18 hours? Round your answer down to the nearest whole number

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

6 percent of 15= 0.9

0.9*18≈16

Answer 2

Answer:
14.72

Explanation:
the continuous exponential growth function is
A=p×e^(rt)
A=?
P=15
R= rate=0.06
T= time=18 hours
So
A=15×e^(0.06×18)
A=14.72 bacteria

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