4. What is the value of k ?( Let P(t) = 246.7 and P(0)= 226.5 at t =10) А. 0.00243 В. 0.000854 С. 0.00854 D. 0.000243

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For problem 4-5: In 1980, the population of the United States was approximately 226.5 million people. In 1990,
the population had grown to approximately 246.7 million people. Assuming an exponential growth model
P(t) = P(0)ekt,
4. What is the value of k ?( Let P(t) = 246.7 and P(0)= 226.5 at t =10)
A.
0.00243
В.
0.000854
С.
0.00854
D.
0.000243
5. What is the projected population of the U.S. in the
year 2000?
А.
< 265 mil.
B. bet. 265&270mil. C. bet. 270&275mil. D.
> 275mil.
Transcribed Image Text:For problem 4-5: In 1980, the population of the United States was approximately 226.5 million people. In 1990, the population had grown to approximately 246.7 million people. Assuming an exponential growth model P(t) = P(0)ekt, 4. What is the value of k ?( Let P(t) = 246.7 and P(0)= 226.5 at t =10) A. 0.00243 В. 0.000854 С. 0.00854 D. 0.000243 5. What is the projected population of the U.S. in the year 2000? А. < 265 mil. B. bet. 265&270mil. C. bet. 270&275mil. D. > 275mil.
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