The Number of Bacteria Present at a Given Time Under

Multiple Choice

The number of bacteria present at a given time under certain conditions is given by the equation Q = 4,000 e ^{0.01 t} , where t is expressed in minutes. How many bacteria are present at the end of 45 minutes? Please round the answers to the nearest whole.

A) Q = 6,344 bacteria
B) Q = 6,273 bacteria
C) Q = 6,287 bacteria
D) Q = 6,298 bacteria
E) Q = 6,282 bacteria