The number of bacteria in a colony was growing exponentially . At 1 pm yesterday the number of bacteria was 1000 and at 3 pm yesterday it was 4000. How many bacteria were there in the colony at 6 pm yesterday ?

The number of bacteria in a colony was growing exponentially . At 1 pm yesterday the number of bacteria was 1000 and at 3 pm yesterday it was 4000. How many bacteria were there in the colony at 6 pm yesterday ?

A 32000

B 80000

C 60072

D 7683

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A