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Question
To calculate the growth of a bacteria if the rate of growth is known, the formula for calculation of amount in compound interest can be used.
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
For calculating the growth of a bacteria for the rate of growth is known, then we can use the formula for calculation of amount in compound interest. where, A = growth after n years, P = initial number of bacteria and R = rate of growth.
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