The Number of Bacteria Present at a Given Time Under

question 17

Multiple Choice

The number of bacteria present at a given time under certain conditions is given by the equation Q = 4,000 e ^{0.01 t} , where t is expressed in minutes. How many bacteria are present at the end of 45 minutes? Please round the answers to the nearest whole.

• A)Q = 6,344 bacteria
• B)Q = 6,273 bacteria
• C)Q = 6,287 bacteria
• D)Q = 6,298 bacteria
• E)Q = 6,282 bacteria

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