The bacteria in our hands grow at a rate of 20% every hour What will be their count if their - Maths - Comparing Quantities

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The bacteria in our hands grow at a rate of 20% every hour What
will be their count if their initial count is 5 lakh Plz do show
all steps

Mayur Prasanna · Answer

Initial Count = 5 Lakh
Time = 3 Hours
Rate = 20% per hour
A = (1 + R/100)^3
A = 5 lakh (1 + 20/100)^3
A = 4000 * 216
A = 864000
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The bacteria in our hands grow at a rate of 20% every hour.What will be their count if their initial count is 5 lakh... Plz do show all steps.