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(a)
To Find: The doubling period of the bacteria culture.
(a)
Answer to Problem 96RE
Explanation of Solution
Given: A culture contains
Formula used:
Given: Initial population of bacteria =
Population after
Then
Hence, the doubling period is
(b)
To Find: The number of bacteria after
(b)
Answer to Problem 96RE
Explanation of Solution
Given: A culture contains
Formula used:
Given: Initial population of bacteria =
Population after
Then
We found that the doubling period is
So the equation becomes
For the number of bacteria after
Put
Hence, the number of bacteria after
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