In a laboratory experiment, the count of a certain bacteria doubles every hour. present midnighe a) At 1 p.m., there were 23 000 bacteria p How many bacteria will be present at r b) Can this model be used to determine the bacterial population at any time? Explain. 11. Guy purchased a rare stamp for $820 in 2001. If the value of the stamp increases by 10% per year, how much will the stamp be worth in 2010? Lesson 7.3 12. Toothpicks are used to make a sequence of stacked squares as shown. Determine a rule for calculating t the number of toothpicks needed for a stack of squares n high. Explain your reasoning. 16. Calc b) c) 17. As de: 64 re 7 S