Problema Solution

The exponential equation P=208e^.008t describes the population of the United States in millions, t years after 1970

In what year will the population of the U.S. reach 325 million?

Answer provided by our tutors

P=208e^.008 = 325 , then

  ln208+0.008t = ln325 , and

    t=ln(325/208)/0.008=55.8

    in year 1970+55.8=2025.8 population is doubled