Math 3 Exponential Word Problem For a science experiment in biology, Ginh is observing the growth of a bacteria colony. At 2p. m., he estimates there are 1000 bacteria. When he returns to check at 5pm there are about 2200.

a) If the bacteria continues to reproduce at this rate, how many will there be by midnight?

b) Find a function that will tell you how many bacteria will be present at any given time