Assume a population of fish grows exponentially. A pond is stocked initially with 500 fish. After 6 months, there are 1000 fish in the pond. The owner will allow his friends and neighbors to fish on his pond after the fish population reaches 10,000. When will the owner's friends be allowed to fish?

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Assume a population of fish grows exponentially. A
pond is stocked initially with 500 fish.
After 6 months, there are 1000 fish in the pond.
The owner will allow his friends and neighbors to
fish on his pond after the fish population reaches
10,000.
When will the owner's friends be allowed to fish?
None
.1
.a
89.45
.b
.C
.a
12.57
.b
25.93
.a
Transcribed Image Text:Assume a population of fish grows exponentially. A pond is stocked initially with 500 fish. After 6 months, there are 1000 fish in the pond. The owner will allow his friends and neighbors to fish on his pond after the fish population reaches 10,000. When will the owner's friends be allowed to fish? None .1 .a 89.45 .b .C .a 12.57 .b 25.93 .a
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