Question

Let's assume that bacteria triples every 15 minutes. If a culture begins with exactly 20 bacterial cells, how many bacterial cells will be present after 1 hour?

Answer 1

There will be 300 cells after one hour.

Explanation:

20*3 = 60

60 cells per 15 minutes.

15 = 60

30 = 180

45 = 240

60 = 300

Answer 2

Answer: 1,620

Step-by-step explanation: 20x3x3x3x3=1,620