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9 February, 13:04

The doubling time of a population of flies is 5 hours. by what factor does the population increase in 30 hours? By 1 week?

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  1. 9 February, 13:18
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    2/5 = x/30

    5x = 60

    60 : 5 = 12

    In 30 hours it would be 12 times the population.

    12/30 = x/168

    30x = 12 * 168 = 2016

    2016 : 30 = 67.2

    By one week the population would increase by 67.2 times.
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