Scientists are studying a bacteria sample. The function give the number of bacteria in the sample at the end of x days. Which statement is the best interpretation of one of the values in this function?

The number of bacteria increases at a rate of 12% each day.

The initial number of bacteria decreases at a rate of 88% each day.

The number of bacteria at the end of one day is 245.

The initial number of bacteria is 12.

Use the function f(x) is graphed below. the graph of the function to find, f(6). -2 -1 1 2

An automated water dispenser fills packets with one liter of water on average, with a standard deviation of 5 milliliter. the manual says that after a year of operation the dispenser should be tested to see if it needs recalibration. a year later a number of filled packets are set aside and measured separately. it is found that the average packet now contains about 0.995 liters. does the dispenser need calibration? explain your answer.

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