A certain bacteria colony doubles in size every day for 19 days, at which point it reaches the limit of its habitat and can no longer grow. If two bacteria colonies start growing simultaneously, how many days will it take them to reach the habitat’s limit?
Choose the correct answer:
A) 6.33	B) 7.5	C) 10	D) 18	E) 19
If there is one bacteria colony, then it will reach the limit of its habitat in 20 days.   If there are two bacteria colonies, then in order to reach the limit of habitat they would need to double one time less than in case with one colony. Thus colonies need to double 18 times.   Answer: D.   Similar questions to practice:   Hope it helps.
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A certain bacteria colony doubles in size every day for 19 days, at which point it reaches the limit of its habitat and can no longer grow. If two bacteria colonies start growing simultaneously, how many days will it take them to reach the habitat’s limit?