The Population P of a Bacteria Culture Is Modeled By P

question 54

Multiple Choice

The population P of a bacteria culture is modeled by $P = 4100 e ^ { k t }$ ,where t is the time in hours.If the population of the culture was 5800 after 40 hours,how long does it take for the population to double? Round to the nearest tenth of an hour.

• A)54.8 hours
• B)8.9 hours
• C)79.9 hours
• D)81.7 hours
• E)56.6 hours

---

Definitions:

Practical Intelligence

Refers to the ability to solve everyday problems by utilizing knowledge gained from experience in contrast to academic or book knowledge.

Corporate Manager

An individual who is in charge of overseeing the operations and making decisions within a company or organization.

Academic Intelligence

Refers to the ability to achieve success in school and other educational settings, focusing on skills like understanding, applying knowledge, and problem-solving within academic disciplines.

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's mental aptitude expressed in terms of the average age at which normal individuals achieve a particular score.