Bacteria can divide in every 20 minutes. So, 1 bacterium can multiply to 2 in 20 minutes, 4 in 40 minutes, and so on. In 6 hours, how many bacteria will there be? Write your solution in exponents, then evaluate it.

Kristin Montgomery

Kristin Montgomery

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2023-01-17

Bacteria can divide in every 20 minutes. So, 1 bacterium can multiply to 2 in 20 minutes, 4 in 40 minutes, and so on. In 6 hours, how many bacteria will there be? Write your solution in exponents, then evaluate it..

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Dean Buck

Dean Buck

Beginner2023-01-18Added 7 answers

Given that, 1h=60min
∴6h=60×6min=360min
Then, a bacteria doubles itself in every 20 min.
∴ Number of times it will doubles iteself = 360 m i n 20 m i n = 18
∴ Bacteria will there in 6h= 2×2×2×...............×2(18 times)=2^{18}

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