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Question 62164This question is from textbook college algebra
: This is a tough one that I am having difficulty with. I have tried several times to set up and not been successful. Thanks!
In one individual, the percent of alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream after two shots o whiskey is given by
P = 0.3(1-e^-0.05t)
T equates to minutes. Find the percent of alcohol absorbed into the blood after 1/2 hour.
hope that is clear enough. This question is from textbook college algebra

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
P+=+0.3%281-e%5E%28-0.05t%29%29 when t = 30 minutes (1/2 hour).
P+=+0.3%281-e%5E%28-0.05%2830%29%29%29
P+=+0.3%281-e%5E%28-1.5%29%29 Use your calculator.
P+=+0.3%280.776869%29
P+=+0.23%