document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1129925>Question 1129925</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Could someone please explain and demonstrate the method that should be used to solve the equation. Thanks. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "The population P of a fish farm in t years is modeled by the equation <BR>\n" );
document.write( "P(t) = 1700/ 1 + (9^ e&#8722;0.7t)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "To the nearest tenth, how long will it take for the population to reach 900?  </SPAN>\n" );
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