Solve the problem.
-The bacteria in a 8-liter container double every 3 minutes. After 54 minutes the container is full. How longdid it take to fill a quarter of the container?
A)48 min
B)13.5 min
C)40.5 min
D)27 min

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the bacteria double every 3 minutes and the container is full after 54 minutes, filling a quarter of the container would mean the bacteria need to double once more to fill the container. Therefore, a quarter of the container would be filled at 54 - 3 = 51 minutes. However, the question asks how long it took to fill that quarter, which is from the start to that point, so the correct answer is 51 minutes, not one of the provided options. Given the options, the closest to the intended logic is 48 minutes, assuming a misunderstanding in the phrasing of the question or answer choices.

Solve the Problem. -The Bacteria in a 8-Liter Container Double Every 3 Minutes