Asked by Anonymous
The number of bacteria in a certain population increases according to a continuous exponential growth model, with a growth rate parameter of
3.9%
per hour. How many hours does it take for the size of the sample to double?
3.9%
per hour. How many hours does it take for the size of the sample to double?
Answers
Answered by
Reed
What is the School Subject? If you want help with your homework, this question seems not to require a social studies or English tutor. Is this biology, math, or what is your subject?
Answered by
Steve
it will take t hours, where
1.039^t = 2
1.039^t = 2
Answered by
bobpursley
and if you are unfamiliar with log equations, take the log of each side..
t*log1.039=log2
t= log(2)/log(1.030
and put this into your google search window
log(2)/log(1.030) =
and it is about 23 hours...
t*log1.039=log2
t= log(2)/log(1.030
and put this into your google search window
log(2)/log(1.030) =
and it is about 23 hours...