57 (1.31) ^t interpret the meaning of the expression

A. The initial number of bacteria is 57 and the growth rate is 3.1% per hour

B. The initial number of bacteria is 57 and the growth rate is 31% per hour

C. the initial number of bacteria is 131 and the growth rate is 5.7% per hour

D. the initial number of bacteria is 131 and the growth rate is 57% per hour

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Bella Moyer

20 January, 03:49

57 (1.31) ^t interpret the meaning of the expression

A. The initial number of bacteria is 57 and the growth rate is 3.1% per hour

B. The initial number of bacteria is 57 and the growth rate is 31% per hour

C. the initial number of bacteria is 131 and the growth rate is 5.7% per hour

D. the initial number of bacteria is 131 and the growth rate is 57% per hour

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Enrique · Answer 1

B. The initial number of bacteria is 57 and the growth rate is 31% per hour

57 is the initial all by itself and 31 is the growth rate. Don't really know why and how to explain the Percentage application but I got the answer correct on my test so ...