Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Section 12.8 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 896: 32

Answer

25046 people, rounded to the nearest whole number

Work Step by Step

According to the question, the initial value of infected people is y_{0}=20000. We also know that the question is asking for the value of infected people after 3 weeks, which means that our t value is t=3. Substituting this into the equation, we get the following: y = y_{0}\timese^{0.075\times3} y = 20000\timese^{0.225} y = 25046.45 \approx 25046 people
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