College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Exponential Functions - 6.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 437: 110

Answer

a.$P(0)=30,$ b. $P(5)=60.1,$ c.$P(10)=120.32,$ d.$P(15)=240.95$ e. The populations are doubling every $5$ years

Work Step by Step

$P(t)=30(1.149)^t,$ a.$P(0)=30,$ b. $P(5)=30(1.149)^5=60.1,$ c.$P(10)=30(1.149)^{10}=120.32,$ d.$P(15)=30(1.149)^{15}=240.95$ e. The populations are doubling every $5$ years
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