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CalculusThe Population of Logburgh grows by 4.3% each year. How long will it take for the population of Logburgh to double? Give your answer to the nearest tenth of a year.

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Given data:

The given rate is r=4.3%.

The expression for the final population is,


P=P_0e^(rt)

Substitute the given values in the above expression.


\begin{gathered} 2P_0=P_0e^(0.043t) \\ 2=e^(0.043t) \\ \ln 2=0.043t \\ t=16.119 \\ =16.1 \end{gathered}

Thus, the value of time is 16.1 years.

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