Q23:
AMOUNT OF BACTERIA PRESENT
Time
Amount
1:00 P.M.
10.0 grams
4:00 P.M.
x grams
7:00 P.M.
14.4 grams
Data for a certain biology experiment are given in the table above. If the amount of bacteria present increased by the same fraction during each of the two 3-hour periods shown, how many grams of bacteria were present at 4:00 P.M.?
A. 12.0
B. 12.1
C. 12.2
D. 12.3
E. 12.4
the correct amswer is A, but I think it is C. can somebody telll me why is A? thanks!
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