Question 1100412
yo=34.8
f(t)=56.6=34.8*b^50
divide by 34.8 both sides
1.626=b^50
without rounding, ln of both sides
0.486=50 ln b
divide by 50 both sides
0.0097=ln b
now raise everything to the e power.
b=1.0098
In 2030, t=30
population is 46.6 million
In 2040, t=40
population is 51.40 million.