a colony of bacteria grows exponentially according to the function N(t)=100e^0.045t where N measures in grams and t is measured in days.

1. determine the initial amount of bacteria??
2. what is the population after 5 days??
3. how long will it take the population to reach 140 grams??

Question

a colony of bacteria grows exponentially according to the function  N(t)=100e^0.045t where N measures in grams and t is measured in days.

1. determine the initial amount of bacteria??
2. what is the population after 5 days??
3. how long will it take the population to reach 140 grams??

slaaibak · Answer

1:  Find N(0)
2:  Find N(5)
3:  Solve 140 = N(t)