Word Problem

Question

The function f(t) = 50(1.07)^t models the growth of a fly population, where f(t) is the number of flies and t is time in days.  After three weeks, approximately how many flies are in the population? Show your solution.

Answer 1

Three weeks is 21 days , so t is 21.  f(t) is=50 (1.07 ) ^21 .Put this in your calculator.