2. Suppose the formula P = P₁(1+r)' gives the population of a city P growing at an annual percent rate r, where Po is the population t years ago. a. Find the time t it takes this population to double. b. Use the structure of the expression to explain why populations with lower growth rates take a longer time to double. C. Use the structure of the expression to explain why the only way to double the population in one year is if there is a 100 percent growth rate

2. Suppose the formula P = P₁(1+r)' gives the population of a city P growing at an annual percent rate r, where Po is the population t years ago. a. Find the time t it takes this population to double. b. Use the structure of the expression to explain why populations with lower growth rates take a longer time to double. C. Use the structure of the expression to explain why the only way to double the population in one year is if there is a 100 percent growth rate

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Chapter4: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

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