SOLUTION: A population of fish has an exponential growth rate of K=6% per year. How long will it take for the population to double?

Question 1140587: A population of fish has an exponential growth rate of K=6% per year. How long will it take for the population to double?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You want P(t) to be twice P(0):

The variable is in an exponent, so use logarithms:

Use a calculator....
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