Mathematics

Brian Richardson

27 December, 04:14

There are 2000 bacteria in a petri dish with a chemical treatment. After 1 hour there are 2100 bacteria and

after a second hour there are 2205 bacteria. What is the approximate number of bacteria in 10 hours?

Select all that apply.

A. best modeled by a linear equation increasing at a constant rate

B. about 3225 bacteria in 10 hours

C. about 3260 bacteria in 10 hours

D. 2100 was the initial amount of bacteria

E. best modeled by an exponential growth equation

E. 2000 was the initial amount of bacteria