a study is done on the number of bacteria cells in a petri dish. suppose that the population sizen p(t) after t hours is given by the following exponential function. p(t) =1500(1.07) rase to t

Answer 1

initial amount = 1500

if p(t) = 1500(1.07)^t

doubling time is when

2 = 1.07^t

log2_1.07 = t

t = ln2/ln1.07 =about 10.2448 hours

= about 10 hours, 14 minutes and 41 seconds