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SAT Math: Solving an Exponential Function to Find Bacterial Growth 3 Views
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Science Bob has a petri dish containing five cells of bacteria. After one minute, he observes 15 cells, and after another minute passes he observes 45. If this growth pattern continues, how many cells of bacteria should there be after a total of 12 minutes?
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