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Exponential Growth Functions

Question 3 • Common Core Algebra I B-IC

A growth medium is inoculated with 1,000 bacteria, which grow at a rate of 15% each day. What is the population of the culture 6 days after inoculation?

Answer
A
y = 1,000(1.15)6; 2,313 bacteria
B
y = 1,000(1.15)7; 2,660 bacteria
C
y = 1,000(1.5)5; 7,594 bacteria
D
y = 1,000(1.5)6; 11,391 bacteria
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