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Question 1058055: A yeast manufacturer finds that the yeast will grow exponentially at a rate of 13.7% per hour. How many kilograms of yeast must the manufacturer start with to obtain 500 kg at the end of 8 h?
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A yeast manufacturer finds that the yeast will grow exponentially at a rate of 13.7% per hour.
How many kilograms of yeast must the manufacturer start with to obtain 500 kg at the end of 8 h?
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Let A = amt of yeast required to accomplish this
A * (1.137)^8 = 500
using a calc, find 1.137^8
A * 2.793 = 500
A = 500%2F2.793
A = 179 kg of yeast to start with