Solve the Problem $$\mathrm { N } = \mathrm { I } \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { kt } }$$

question 290

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-In the formula N $$\mathrm { N } = \mathrm { I } \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { kt } }$$ N is the number of items in terms of an initial population I at a given time t and k is a growth constant equal to the percent of growth per unit time. How long will it take for the population of a
Certain country to double if its annual growth rate is 6.9%? Round to the nearest year.

• A) 29 yr
• B) 1 yr
• C) 10 yr
• D) 4 yr

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