Answer: The initial population is 18 and 1 year(t=1) later it is 38
Step-by-step explanation:
38 = 18 * e^(1*k), where k is the growth rate
e^(1*k) = 38/18
Take the natural log(ln) of both sides of the = k = ln(38/18) = 0.747
P(t) = 18 * e^(0.747*t), where P(t) is the population affected at time t(years since 1996)