The projected population of a certain ethnic group (in millions) can be approximated by p(t) = 35.96(1.012) where t=0 corresponds to 2000 and 0≤t≤ 50. (a) Estimate the population of this group for the year 2030. (b) What is the instantaneous rate of change of the population when t = 30? (c) Interpret your answer to part (b).

The projected population of a certain ethnic group (in millions) can be approximated by p(t) = 35.96(1.012) where t=0 corresponds to 2000 and 0≤t≤ 50. (a) Estimate the population of this group for the year 2030. (b) What is the instantaneous rate of change of the population when t = 30? (c) Interpret your answer to part (b).

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9T

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