Question

The students in a high school increases by 6% pe r year. How long does i t take to double ? (plz provide work )

Answer 1

How many students initially?

Answer 2

doesnt say but it has something to do with exponential/log equations thingys..

Answer 3

OK.
Let's assume the initial number of students was x.

2x = x(1.06)^(t)

You need to solve for 't'. Do you understand the equation?

Answer 4

http://capybara.wikispaces.com/file/view/exp+log+model+worksheet+with+answers.pdf
if u need the exact place it came from

Answer 5

i just dont know how to do it lol even if i already hav the answer..

Answer 6

OK so,

2x/x = (1.06)^(t)
2 = (1.06)^(t)

log 2 / log 1.06 = t
11.89 years.

Answer 7

thx much btw sorry for the confusion lol