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At the start of an experiment , there are 30 bacteria dish. The bacteria population is expected to grow at a rate of 180% each day. Which is the best prediction for the bacteria population after 7 years?

A.51,750
B.40,479
C.2682
D.1837

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wolf1728
The problem is stated incorrectly.  It should be 7 DAYS and NOT years.

ending amount = beginning amount * (1.8)^days
7 years = 2,555 days
ending amount = 30 * 1.8^7
ending amount = 30 * 61.2220032
ending amount = 1836.660096 or 1,837 (rounded)
answer is D.


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