Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
A lab technician wishes to grow a culture of 800,000 bacteria, which are known to double in 16 hours. The technician begins with 9000 bacteria.
-How many hours will it take for the culture to produce the 100,000 bacteria? Round your answer to the nearest hour.

• A) 64 hours
• B) 66 hours
• C) 69 hours
• D) 72 hours