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The number of bacteria P (t) In a certain population increases according to the following function, where time t is measured in hours.P(t)=2800e^0.08tFind the initial number of bacteria in the population and the number of bacteria after 8 hours.Round your answers to the nearest whole number as necessary.Initial number: Number after 8 hours:

Sagot :

initial number

[tex]P(0)=2800e^{0.08(0)}=2800\cdot1=2800[/tex]

number after 8 hours

[tex]P(8)=2800e^{0.08\cdot8}=2800\cdot1.896=5309[/tex]

answer:

1. 2800

2. 5309