The graph shows the relationship between time, in hours, and the population, in thousands, of a culture of bacteria.

Question

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The graph shows time in hours on the x-axis and population in thousands on the y-axis. A curved line starts at point (0, 10) and continues up and to the right. It also passes through points (3, 20), (4, 25), and (6, 40).

Question
Which statement describes the meaning of the point 0 comma 10 on the graph?

Answer options with 4 options
A.
After 10 hours, there are 10,000 bacteria.

B.
After 10 hours, there are no more bacteria.

C.
The population began with 10,000 bacteria.

D.
The population is multiplying itself by 10 each hour.

Answer 1

C. The population began with 10,000 bacteria.