Question

Use the formula P=Ie^kt. A bacterial culture has an initial population of 10,000. If it's population declines to 6000 in 4 hours, what will be the end of 6 hours?

Answer 1

6000 = 10,000 e^4k
find k
e^4k = 0.6
k = ln(.6)/4

P = 10,000 e^(6*ln(.6)/4)

Answer 2

=4,647.58

Answer 3

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