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In many epidemics, the cumulative number of cases grows exponentially, at least over a limited time. A recent example is the spread of the Influenza A (HIN1) virus, commonly called thwhich affected Mexico and the United States especially. On April 24, 2009, there were seven cumulative cases of swine flu in the United States reported to the World Health Organization.next two weeks, the cumulative number of cases in theUnited States increased by about 40% each day. If this growth rate had continued, what would have been the cumulative numberthe United States reported 20 days after April 24? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)cases

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If the growth is exponential, it follows the formula:

P=Po*

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