College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.6 - Applications and Models of Exponential Growth and Decay - 4.6 Exercises - Page 457: 1

Answer

Option $B$

Work Step by Step

$$y=2e^{0.02x}$$ From the model it can be found that initial population is $2$ millions. Triple means population becomes $2\cdot3=6$ millions. To find how long will it take to triple, substitute $y=6$ and solve for $x$. That is option $B$
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