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The number of bacteria in a culture grows at a rate proportional to the number present....

The number of bacteria in a culture grows at a rate proportional to the number present. After 10 hours, there were 5000 bacteria present, and after 12 hours, 6000 bacteria. Determine the initial size of the culture and the doubling time of the population.

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Solutions For Problems in Chapter 1.5