The Museum of Science in Boston displays a running total of the U.S population. On May 11,1993, the total was increasing at the rate of 1 person every 14 sec. The displayed population figure for 3:45 P.M. that day was 257,313,431.
a) Assuming exponential growth at a constant rate, find the rate constant for the population's growth (people per 365 day year).
b) At this rate, what will the U.S population be at 3:45P.M. Boston time on April 10,2001?

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The Museum of Science in Boston displays a running total of the U.S population. On May 11,1993, the total was increasing at the rate of 1 person every 14 sec. The displayed population figure for 3:45 P.M. that day was 257,313,431.
a) Assuming exponential growth at a constant rate, find the rate constant for the population's growth (people per 365 day year).
b) At this rate, what will the U.S population be at 3:45P.M. Boston time on April 10,2001?

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