The size of a bacterial culture is modeled by cells

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties · Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties

Problem

The size of a bacterial culture is modeled by B(t)=500e0.03tB(t)=500e^{0.03t} cells, where tt is measured in hours. Calculate the average rate of change of the population from t=0t=0 to t=4t=4 hours. State your answer with correct units.

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