A culture of 500 bacteria doubles every 3 hours. How many bacteria are there after 12 hours?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: In 12 hours there are doublings. Step 2. The number is . **Answer: . Why not the others:** uses three doublings, uses two, and adds 1500 four times.
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