Math Problem Statement
In a lab experiment, 3100 bacteria are placed in a petri dish. The conditions are such that the number of bacteria is able to double every 26 hours. How many bacteria would there be after 12 hours, to the nearest whole number?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Exponential Growth
Algebra
Formulas
N(t) = N0 * 2^(t/T)
Theorems
Exponential Growth Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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