The number N of bacteria, in grams, present at time t (in hours) obeys the law of uninhibited growth N(O) =1000e^0.027t. c. What is the rate as a percent? Evaluate N(30) and interpret the result in the context of the problem. Round your answerto the nearest integer. State your answer in a complete sentence. Solve N(t)=10,000 and interpret the result in the context of the problem. Round youranswer to the nearest integer and state answer in a complete sentence.

The number N of bacteria, in grams, present at time t (in hours) obeys the law of uninhibited growth N(O) =1000e^0.027t. c. What is the rate as a percent? Evaluate N(30) and interpret the result in the context of the problem. Round your answerto the nearest integer. State your answer in a complete sentence. Solve N(t)=10,000 and interpret the result in the context of the problem. Round youranswer to the nearest integer and state answer in a complete sentence.

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Chapter6: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section6.7: Exponential And Logarithmic Models

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