The current population of a certain bacteria is 3125 organism. It is believed that bacteria's population is tripling every 10 minutes. Approximate the population of the bacteria 5 minutes from now. organisms (round to nearest whole number) The current population of a small town is 5868 people. It is believed that town's population is tripling every 9 years. Approximate the population of the town 3 years from now. residents (round to nearest whole number)
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