Answer:
After 25 days will be present about 13.70 ≅ 13 bacteria
Step-by-step explanation:
The form of the exponential function is y = a [tex](1+r)^{x}[/tex] , where
∵ A certain bacteria multiply exponentially at a rate of 8% per day
→ Assume that y is the number of bacteria, x is the number of days
∴ r = 8% = [tex]\frac{8}{100}[/tex] = 0.08
∵ 2 bacteria exist initially
∴ a = 2
→ Substitute them in the form of the equation above
∵ y = 2 [tex](1+0.08)^{x}[/tex]
∴ y = 2 [tex](1.08)^{x}[/tex]
∵ x = 25
→ Substitute x in the equation by 25
∴ y = 2 [tex](1.08)^{25}[/tex]
∴ y = 13.69695
∴ After 25 days will be present about 13.70 bacteria
Note: The number of bacteria must be the whole number so the answer should be 13 bacteria will be present after 25 days.
