1 Nov 2021
Problem 48b
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Section 2.6: Derivatives and Rates of Change
Chapter 2: Limits and Derivatives
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1 Nov 2021
Given information
The number of bacteria after t hours in a controlled laboratory experiment is .
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
If there is an unlimited amount of space and nutrients for the bacteria then the bacteria will grow faster as the time increases.
Thus, the rate of growth of bacteria after 10 hours is greater than the rate of growth of bacteria after 5 hours, that is, .