Question

The initial number of people that are sick with the flu is 36 and growing at a rate of 8% every day. How many people will be sick with the flu 11 days.

Answer 1

Answer is: 84

Step by Step Explanation:

y=b(1+r)^t

y=36(1+0.08)^11

84

Answer 2

This is an example of an exponential growth problem.

The formula for this is : y = x(1+r)^t
y = final amount
x = starting amount = 36
r = rate = 8% = 0.08
t = time = 11 days

y = 36(1+0.08)^11

y = 36 (1.08)^11
y = 36*2.3316389
y = 83.94 = 84 people