The Number of a Certain Type of Bacteria Increases Continuously

question 38

Multiple Choice

The number of a certain type of bacteria increases continuously at a rate proportional to the number present. There are 100 present initially, and 200 present 7 hours later. How many will there be 20 hours after the initial time? Round your answer to the nearest integer.

• A)14 bacteria
• B)620 bacteria
• C)725 bacteria
• D)27 bacteria
• E)22 bacteria

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