Question

Strep throat is caused by Streptococcus bacteria. The amount of bacteria multiplies at a rate of 10^13 per 10^2 hours. What is the total amount of bacteria present after 10^3 hours. Show work.

Answer 1

multiplication rate is 10¹³/100=10¹¹ per hour.
After 1000 hours there are 10¹¹×1000=10¹⁴