Question

in a lab experiment, a population of 500 bacteria is able to triple every hour. which equation matches the number of bacteria in the population after 3 hours? answer b = 500(3)(3)(3) b = 3(500)^3 b = 500(3)(3)(3)(3) b = 3(1 + 500)^3

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the growth pattern

The initial population is 500 and it triples every hour. After the first hour, the population is $500\times3$. After the second hour, it is $500\times3\times3$. After the third hour, it is $500\times3\times3\times3$.

Answer:

$B = 500(3)(3)(3)$