The number of bacteria in a certain culture triples every 2 hours. After 8 hours it is estimated that there are 1 million bacteria. How many bacteria were present initially?
PLEASE show me how to solve this using the A(t) = A0ekt formula. I know the answer is 12,346, I just don't know how/why
In a bacteria growing experiment, a biologist observes that the number of bacteria in a certain culture triples every 2 hours. After 8 hours, it is estimated that there are 1 million bacteria in the culture. How many bacteria were present initially? a) 12,646 b) 12,346 c 12446 d) 12,546 e) 12,146
