A sample of bacteria is growing at a rate of 8% per hour compound continuously. How many hours will it take for the sample to double? Round your answer up to the nearest whole number and do not include units

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Tobias

11 December, 07:57

A sample of bacteria is growing at a rate of 8% per hour compound continuously. How many hours will it take for the sample to double? Round your answer up to the nearest whole number and do not include units

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Eden Oconnor · Answer 1

The sample would double in 9 hours

Step-by-step explanation

The number of hours it will take for the sample to double can be found using the 72 rule.

The 72 rule is such that a growth rate would double itself by it is used in dividing the number 72 as shown below:

number of hours = 72/8=9 hours

The number of hours it would take the sample to double is 9 hours as computed above.