Answer:
4 hours
Step-by-step explanation:
The exponential growth equation is given by
y = a (b)^(x)
where a is the initial value, b is the growth rate and x is the time from the initial value
We know the initial value is 300 and the growth rate is 2
y = 300 (2)^(x)
We want to know the time when we have 4800 bacteria
4800=300 *2^(x)
Divide each side by 300
4800/300 = 300/300 * 2^(x)
16 = 2^(x)
Rewrite 16 as a power of 2
2^4 = 2^(x)
x=4
It will take 4 hours
