Question

At noon, to begin a study, a petri dish had 2800 bacteria cells. Each hour since, the number of cells has increased by 16%.

Answer 1

y= 2800 (1+0.16)
just answer the parentheses first and then add that answer to the 2800. Lmk if i need to explain more.

Answer 2

16%2800= 448
Add 448 to 2800 and then find what 16% of that number is, then add that to your total.
This is how you would find your answer.