A bacteria culture is known to grow at a rate proportional to the amount present. After one hour, 1000 strands of the bacteria are observed in the culture; and after four hours, 3000 strands. Find an expression for the approximate number of strands of the bacteria present in the culture at t=8 hours. Select the correct response: 6238.36 4326.32 None 12971

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A bacteria culture is known to grow at a rate proportional to the amount present. After
one hour, 1000 strands of the bacteria are observed in the culture, and after four hours,
3000 strands. Find an expression for the approximate number of strands of the bacteria
present in the culture at t=8 hours.
Select the correct response:
6238.36
4326.32
None
12971
Transcribed Image Text:A bacteria culture is known to grow at a rate proportional to the amount present. After one hour, 1000 strands of the bacteria are observed in the culture, and after four hours, 3000 strands. Find an expression for the approximate number of strands of the bacteria present in the culture at t=8 hours. Select the correct response: 6238.36 4326.32 None 12971
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