Answer: Choice C. 32,768
Explanation:
2.5 hours = 2.5*60 = 150 minutes
150/10 = 15
There are 15 periods that are 10 minutes each in a 2.5 hour timespan.
y = a*b^x
y = 1*2^15
y = 32,768
If you started with a = 1 bacterium, then it will double a total of 15 times to end up with 32,768 bacteria after the 2.5 hour period.
