The Model Describes the Amount of Bacteria in a Petri

question 55

Multiple Choice

The model describes the amount of bacteria in a Petri dish after t hours. Which one of the following written statements best describes this population?

• A) The amount of bacteria decreases by 17% each hour.
• B) The amount of bacteria increases by 117% each hour.
• C) The amount of bacteria decreases by 117% each hour.
• D) The amount of bacteria increases by 17% each hour.
• E) The amount of bacteria increases by 1.17% each hour.

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Definitions:

Mixed Economy

A mixed economy that integrates both private sector and government involvement.

Government Failure

The occurrence when government actions lead to outcomes that are inefficient or not beneficial to society, contrary to its intended outcomes.

Market Failure

A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to a welfare loss.

Government Failure

A situation where government intervention in the economy creates inefficiency and leads to a misallocation of resources.