how do you find the population (in thousands) of people of a city is growing according to the function P(t)=1500(2)^0.144t, where t is the number of years since 2001. I need to find the population of the city in 2001 and in 2008.

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how do you find the population (in thousands) of people of a city is growing according to the function P(t)=1500(2)^0.144t, where t is the number of years since 2001.  I need to find the population of the city in 2001 and in 2008.

Henry · Answer

2001: t = 0. P(t) = 1500*(2^)^0 = 1500*(1) = 1500 Thousands. Year 2008: t = 2008-2001 = 7 yrs.