Population Growth In a certain culture of bacteria, the number of bacteria increased sixfold in $10 \mathrm{~h}$. Assuming natural growth, how long did it take for their number to double?
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We know that the population growth follows the formula $P(t) = P_0e^{kt}$, where $P(t)$ is the population at time $t$, $P_0$ is the initial population, $k$ is the growth constant, and $t$ is the time. Show more…
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