The bacteria in a certain culture double every 6.5 hours. The culture has 8,000 bacteria at the start.

How many bacteria will the culture contain after 3 hours?

Select one:

a. 10,079 bacteria

b. 11,016 bacteria

c. 35,919 bacteria

d. 8,900 bacteria

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24 October, 05:05

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Eleanor Stevens · Answer 1

11 016 bacteria I think as half of 8000 is 4000 add them it makes 12000 and it is just under 12000 so the closest number is B

The bacteria in a certain culture double every 6.5 hours. The culture has 8,000 bacteria at the start.How many bacteria will the culture contain after 3 hours?Select one:a. 10,079 bacteriab. 11,016 bacteriac. 35,919 bacteriad. 8,900 bacteria