SOLUTION: A mathematical model for world population growth over short periods of time is given by P = P(0)e^rt where P(0)= population at t=0, r = rate compounded continuously, t = time in ye

Question 944492: A mathematical model for world population growth over short periods of time is given by P = P(0)e^rt where P(0)= population at t=0, r = rate compounded continuously, t = time in years, and P = population at time t.
How long will it take the earth's population to double if it continues to grow at its current rate of 2% per year(compounded continuously)?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

2% means 0.02.

years.
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