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A population of bacteria is growing according to the equation P(t)=850e^0.15t. Estimate when the population will exceed 2253.
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Answered by oobleck
850 e^0.15t > 2253
e^0.15t > 2.65058
0.15t > ln 2.65058
t > 6.5
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