The time t (in years) for the world population to double when it is increasing at a continuous rate r (in decimal form) is given by  t = (ln(2))/r. (a) Complete the table. (Round your answers to one decimal place.) r 0.006 0.011 0.016 0.021 0.026 0.031 t             (b) Use a graphing utility to graph the function.

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The time t (in years) for the world population to double when it is increasing at a continuous rate r (in decimal form) is given by 

t = (ln(2))/r.
(a) Complete the table. (Round your answers to one decimal place.)
r 0.006 0.011 0.016 0.021 0.026 0.031
t            

(b) Use a graphing utility to graph the function.
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