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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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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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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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Chapter 9: Comparing Quantities - Exercise [Page 291]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 9 Comparing Quantities
Exercise | Q 46. | Page 291

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