Question
The growth of stray cat population, n(t) in a small town can be modeled as n(t) = no e 0.15 t where t is time in years.
Given that in year 1995, the town had 20 stray cats.
a) Find the projected population after 5 years
b) Find the number of years required for the stray-cat population to reach 200.
Given that in year 1995, the town had 20 stray cats.
a) Find the projected population after 5 years
b) Find the number of years required for the stray-cat population to reach 200.
Answers
Steve
(a) plug in t=5
(b) solve for t in 20e^.015t = 200
(b) solve for t in 20e^.015t = 200