Bacteria Growth The number N of bacteria in culture is modeled by N= 250e^kt where t is the time in hours. If N = 280 when t= 10, estimate the time required for the population to double in size.
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We know that N = 280 when t = 10. So, we can substitute these values into the equation: 280 = 250e^(10k) To solve for k, we first divide both sides by 250: 280/250 = e^(10k) 1.12 = e^(10k) Then, we take the natural logarithm of both sides: ln(1.12) = 10k k Show more…
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