Suppose that the number of bacteria in a certain population increases according to a continuous exponential growth model. A sample of 1500 bacteria selected from this population reached the size of 1805 bacteria in four hours. Find the hourly growth rate parameter.
Note: This is a continuous exponential growth model.
Write your answer as a percentage. Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your percentage to the nearest hundredth.
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exponential growth model. A sample of 1500 bacteria selected

from this population reached the size of 1805 bacteria in four hours. Find the hourly growth rate parameter.

Note: This is a continuous exponential growth model.

Write your answer as a percentage. Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your percentage to the nearest hundredth.

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set each factor equal to 0

4x-3 = 0

2x-1 = 0

solve for x.

4x-3=0

4x=3

x= 3/4

solve for x. 

2x-1= 0

2x= 1

x= 1/2

eventually after a few more steps, your answer should be 1/2 is less than or equal to x and 3/4 is greater than or equal to x