Question

The cells of a bacteria double in every 60 minutes. A scientist begins with a single cell. How many cells will be there after (a) 12 hours (b) 24 hours

Answer 1

Answer:

a ) 4096

b ) 165 462 016

Step-by-step explanation:

No .of cells = x

For every 60 min = 2 power x

a ) Cells after 12 hrs

x = 1 ( begins with single cell )

For every hour ( 60 min ) = 2

12 hrs = 2 power ( 12 )

= 4096

b ) 24 hrs

2 power ( 24 )

= 165 462 016