A growth medium is inoculated with 1,000 bacteria, which grow at a rate of 15% each day. What is the population of the culture 6 days after inoculation? y = 1,000(1.15)6; 2,313 bacteria y = 1,000(1.15)7; 2,660 bacteria y = 1,000(1.5)5; 7,594 bacteria y = 1,000(1.5)6; 11,391 bacteria