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The count in a bacteria culture was 600 after 10 minutes and 2000 after 30 minutes....

The count in a bacteria culture was 600 after 10 minutes and 2000 after 30 minutes. Assuming the count grows exponentially,

What was the initial size of the culture? 328.63

Find the doubling period.

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