The expression 3 (1.5) ^t models the number of bacteria in a culture as a function of the number of hours since the culture was created.

What does 3 represent in this expression?

Choose 1 answer:

A

The culture was created 333 hours ago

B

The number of bacteria is multiplied by 333 each hour.

C

There were initially 333 bacteria in the culture.

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Gilberto Roman

14 February, 09:00

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Trevor Bishop · Answer 1

C: There were initially 3 bacteria in the culture.

Step-by-step explanation:

At 0 hours there were 3 bacteria in the culture.