/PlayerTest.aspx?testld=2450709968(centerwin=yes inistrators (14) Question 1 of 12 TI TH A population of bacteria is monitored over a fixed period to determine its rate of growth. 504- Suppose a colony of 72 bacteria takes 9 hours 432- to grow to 504 bacteria. Assume exponential 360- growth. Complete parts a-e below. 288 216 144- 72 a) What is the growth factor in the 9 hour time period? The population increases by a factor of b) Complete the table. t (hrs Q (number of bacteria) 0 72 9 504 3528 24 696 ") Write a formula for the number of bacteria, Q as a function of time t. where t is in hours. earon O WWspx?testld=245070996¢erwin=yes (14) zen Question 1 of 12 This test: 120 point(s) possible This question: 10 point(s) possib A population of bacteria is monitored over a fixed period to determine its rate of growth. 504- Suppose a colony of 72 bacteria takes 9 hours 432 to grow to 504 bacteria. Assume exponential 360- growth. Complete parts a-e below. 288- 216- 144 72- 8 4 5 6 7 24,696 c) Write a formula for the number of bacteria, Q as a function of time t, where t is in hours. d) How long does it take for the colony to double in size? (This is called the generation time of the bacteria and is independent of the initial amount.) hours Type an integer or decimal rounded to mal places as e) How long does it take for the hours Type an integer or decimal