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Maths help please........?
In a scientific study, the size, P of a particular population at time t hours is being studied. Initially P = 560 and after 6 hours P is found to be 1218. In a simple model of the population growth, the rate of increase of the population is taken to be proportional to the population at that time.
Using this model, predict the size of the population after 24 hours
2 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
P(t)=560(1+r)^t
P(6)=1218=560(1+r)^6
1218/560=(1+r)^6
6throot(1218/560)=1+r
r= 6throot(1218/560) -1=0.138
P(24)=560(1.138)^24=12532
- 1 decade ago
I think it might be 63168
1218-560=658
658/6=109.6666667
109.6666667*24=2632 then * 24 again to make it proportional (not 100% on that bit) to make it 63168
I would wait and see what other answers you get