If a Certain Population of Bacteria Doubles Itself Every 10

question 66

Multiple Choice

If a certain population of bacteria doubles itself every 10 minutes, how many times bigger will the population be after 1 hour?

• A) We need to know the starting population in order to know.
• B) 1
• C) 6
• D) 32
• E) 64

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocated cost of an asset over its useful life, used to account for declines in value due to use and wear and tear.

Salvage Value

Salvage value is the estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, reflecting what the asset can be sold for once it is no longer needed.

Accelerated Depreciation

A method of depreciation that allows for higher depreciation expenses in the initial years of an asset's life and lower charges later on.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.