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IM having trouble trying to solve this problem

IM having trouble trying to solve this problem-example-1
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The answer is 201 Insects
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Answer:

You would have approximately 201 insects.

Explanation:

To calculate the final population of the insects, you need to first insert the values of each variable you know into the equation. The initial population at time
t=0 would be 100 insects, the rate of population growth coverted to decimal form would be 0.1, and the elapsed time since time
t=0 is 7 days. Now the new equation would be
P = 100(e)^(0.1*7).


P = 100(e)^(0.1*7)


P
100 * 2.01


P
201

You will have 201 insects in 7 days (rounded to the nearest insect).

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