Using an exponential function, it is found that the colony will have 1344 bacteria after 8 days.
An increasing exponential function is modeled by:
[tex]A(t) = A(0)(1 + r)^t[/tex]
In which:
Considering the initial amount of 150, and the growth rate of 73% each 2 days, the equation is given by:
[tex]A(t) = 150(1.73)^{\frac{t}{2}}[/tex]
Hence, after 8 days, the amount of bacteria is given by:
[tex]A(8) = 150(1.73)^{\frac{8}{2}} = 1344[/tex]
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