Math Problem Statement

A population of bacteria follows the continuous exponential growth model  Upper P left parenthesis t right parenthesis equals Upper P 0 e Superscript kt​, where t is in days. The relative​ (daily) growth rate is 3​%. The current population is 888.

A) Find the growth model.​ (the function that represents the population after t​ days) P(t)= what?

​B) Find the population exactly 3 weeks from now. Round to the nearest bacterium. The population in 3 weeks will be what?

C) Find the rate of change in the population exactly 3 weeks from now. Round to the nearest unit. The population will be increasing by about what bacteria per day exactly 3 weeks from now.

​D) When will the population reach 6664​? ROUND TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES. The population will reach 6664 about what days from now.

Solution

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Growth
Differential Calculus
Logarithmic Equations

Formulas

Exponential Growth Model: P(t) = P0 * e^(kt)
Rate of Change: dP/dt = P0 * k * e^(kt)
Logarithmic Equation: ln(A) = B

Theorems

Properties of Exponential Functions
Derivative of Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12