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A populations growth rate is r=3% per year how many years does it need to reach ten times its initial size

A populations growth rate is r=3% per year how many years does it need to reach ten times its initial size
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A populations growth rate is r=3% per year how many years does it need to reach ten times its initial size

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Answer:

333.3 years

Explanation:

The formula

  • I = Prt

Condition

  • I needs to equal 10 x P

Solving

  • I = Prt
  • 10P = Prt
  • 10 = 0.03 x t
  • t = 10/0.03
  • t = 10/3 x 100 = 1000/3 = 333.3 years
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