SOLUTION: . The number of cells in a tumor doubles every 6 months. If the tumor begins with a single cell, how many cells will there be after 6 years? AnswerIncorrect How many cells wi

Question 814320: . The number of cells in a tumor doubles every 6 months. If the tumor begins with a single cell, how many cells will there be after 6 years? AnswerIncorrect

How many cells will there be after 10 years
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

The number of cells in a tumor doubles every 6 months

  and      ln2 / .5 = k,  k = 1.3863 (t is in years)

  Q(0) = 1



 

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