A bacteria culture initially contains 200 cells and grows at a rate proportional to its size. After 2 hours the population has increased to 270.

Find an expression for the number of bacteria after t hours. P(t)=?

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A bacteria culture initially contains 200 cells and grows at a rate proportional to its size. After 2 hours the population has increased to 270. 

Find an expression for the number of bacteria after t hours. P(t)=?

anonymous · Answer

(b) Find the number of bacteria after 7 hours.

(c) Find the rate of growth after 7 hours.

(d) When will the population reach 7000?

anonymous · Answer

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