Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 9 - Section 9.3 - Logarithmic Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 658: 52b

Answer

$6.3$ months

Work Step by Step

If $y=A(1.19)^{t}, \qquad$(by part a.) we want to find t for which $y=3A$. $3A=A(1.19)^{t} \qquad/\div A$ $3=(1.19)^{t} \qquad/\log(...)$ $\log 3=t\log 1.19$ $t=\displaystyle \frac{\log 3}{\log 1.19}\approx 6.3$ months.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.