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A population of 246 zinnias inhabit the foothills of Colorado, and has an annual population growth rate of 0.045%. According to the equation for doubling time, how long will it take for this population to double?

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PLEASSEE HELLPP ME! ill give medals :)
 A population of 246 zinnias inhabit the foothills of Colorado, and has an annual population growth rate of 0.045%. According to the equation for doubling time, how long will it take for this population to double?

whpalmer4 · Answer

Are you sure the growth rate is 0.045%, and not 4.5%?

anonymous · Answer

@whpalmer4  it says .045% in the book

whpalmer4 · Answer

Okay, it's going to take a very long time for that population to double!

whpalmer4 · Answer

I'm curious how a population grows by 246 * 0.045/100 = 0.11 zinnias :-)