Exponential Equation

Question

A particular type of bacteria grows at a rate of 32 % per day. If my hyena got infected with 600 bacterium when his leg was cut by barbed wire, how many bacterium will be present in 8 days when I finally decide I need to take the hyena to the veterinarian.

 

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Answer 1

600 bacteriumgrows 32% a day.  so  exponent is 8 becaus e 8 days. 1.32^8 = 9.1703952050422

 

9.1703952050422 * 600 = 5530.223712302532

 

5530.223712302532 is the answer