Once an antibiotic is introduced to treat a bacterial infection, the number of bacteria decreases exponentially. For example, beginning with 1 million bacteria, the amount present t days from the time is introduced is given by the function A (t) = 1,000,000(2)¯"10. Rounding to the nearest thousand, determine how many bacteria are present after (a) 6 days (b) 1 week (c) 2 weeks Part 1 of 3 (a) After 6 days, approximately bacteria remain. Part 2 of 3 (b) After 1 week, approximately bacteria remain. Part 3 of 3 (c) After 2 weeks, approximately bacteria remain.

Once an antibiotic is introduced to treat a bacterial infection, the number of bacteria decreases exponentially. For example, beginning with 1 million bacteria, the amount present t days from the time is introduced is given by the function A (t) = 1,000,000(2)¯"10. Rounding to the nearest thousand, determine how many bacteria are present after (a) 6 days (b) 1 week (c) 2 weeks Part 1 of 3 (a) After 6 days, approximately bacteria remain. Part 2 of 3 (b) After 1 week, approximately bacteria remain. Part 3 of 3 (c) After 2 weeks, approximately bacteria remain.

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter4: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11T: Suppose that $12,000 is invested in a saving account paying 5.6% interest per year. (a)Write the...

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