If a Bacteria Population Starts with 100 Bacteria and Doubles

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a bacteria population starts with 100 bacteria and doubles every three hours, then the number of bacteria after hours is When will the population reach 55,000? Round theAnswer to the nearest tenth.Select the correct Answer

• A)22.3 hours
• B)27.3 hours
• C)32.3 hours
• D)37.3 hours
• E)17.3 hours

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Definitions:

Accrual Accounting

An accounting method where transactions are recorded when they are earned or incurred, not necessarily when cash changes hands, providing a more accurate financial picture.

Expense Recognition

A principle in accounting that dictates when costs are recognized as expenses in the financial statements, often aligned with the revenue they helped to generate.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when cash is received or paid, not when the obligation is incurred.

Comparability

An accounting principle that ensures financial statements can be compared between periods and across companies.