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Question 31

A student investigated the effectiveness of two antibiotics (Antibiotic X and Antibiotic Y) against a culture of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Filter paper discs infused with each antibiotic were placed onto agar plates inoculated with the bacteria. After incubation for 36 hours, the zones of inhibition were recorded.

Two agar plates showing bacterial growth and clear zones of inhibition around discs of Antibiotic X and Antibiotic Y.

AntibioticRadius of zone of inhibition (mm)Area of zone of inhibition (mm2^{2}2)
Antibiotic X14615
Antibiotic YTo be calculatedTo be calculated

Calculate the area of the zone of inhibition for Antibiotic Y.

Give your answer to 3 significant figures. Use the value π=3.14\pi = 3.14π=3.14.

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