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The size P of a certain insect population at time t (in days) obeys the function...
The size P of a certain insect population at time t (in days) obeys the function P(t)=100e^0.07t
(a) Determine the number of insects at t=0 days.
(b) What is the growth rate of the insect population?
(c) What is the population after 10 days?
(d) When will the insect population reach 120?
(e) When will the insect population double?
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