Logarithm Word Problems With Solutions
rithm word problem with a solution? Example: If a bacteria culture doubles every 3 hours, how long will it take for the culture to grow from 500 to 4000 bacteria? Solution: Use N = N_0 * 2^(t/3). 4000 = 500 * 2^(t/3). Divide both sides by 500: 8 = 2^(t/3). Take log base 2: log_2 8 = t/3. S