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2. In a certain culture of bacteria, the rate of increase is proportional to the number present. If it is found that the number doubles in 4 hours, how many may be expected at the end of 12 hours?

2. In a certain culture of bacteria, the rate of increase is proportional to the number present. If it is found that the number doubles in 4 hours, how many may be expected at the end of 12 hours?

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2. In a certain culture of bacteria, the rate of increase is proportional to the number present. If it is found that the number doubles in 4 hours, how many may be expected at the end of 12 hours?
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