SOLUTION: the number of bacteria in a certain culture is given by the function b(t)=10000e^.04t
where t represents time in hours. how long will it take for the number of bacteria to reach
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Question 1040022: the number of bacteria in a certain culture is given by the function b(t)=10000e^.04t
where t represents time in hours. how long will it take for the number of bacteria to reach 15000. round to nearest hundredth
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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the number of bacteria in a certain culture is given by the function b(t)=10000e^.04t
where t represents time in hours. how long will it take for the number of bacteria to reach 15000. round to nearest hundredth
:
divide both sides by 10000
using natural logs
log equiv of exponents
.04t*ln(e) = ln(1.5)
the nat log of e is 1. find the nat log of 1.5
.04t = .405465
t =
t = 10.34 hrs to reach 15,000
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
\ =\ \ln(1.5))
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}{0.04})
is the exact answer. Use your calculator to find an approximation to whatever precision you desire.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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