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Calibrate exponential bacterial growth

In a favourable environment, bacteria increase at a rate proportional to the number present. There are 1 000 0001\,000\,000 at a certain time and 2 000 0002\,000\,000 one hour later. Find the number present four hours later.

CJC · Discussion · Question 6

Determine the doubling time before evaluating the model.

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