The table shows the growth of a type of bacteria. How many bacteria will be present after 6 hours? [Use an exponential regression curve.]

The answer is 3,404.

I assume this is the complete question:

Hours (x) 0 1 2 3 4 5

Number of Bacteria (y) 23 53 123 282 650 1,493

The table shows the growth of a type of bacteria. How many bacteria will be present after 6 hours? [Use an exponential regression curve.]

A) 1,329

B) 1,523

C) 2,336

D) 3,404