can someone help me with this question The general function
can someone help me with this question
The general function P(t)=P(initial)e^(kt) is used to model the size of a bird population, where the time t is measured in years. Suppose there are initially 630 birds. After 3 years there are 1050 birds. Find the exact time it will take for the bird population count to grow to four times its initial size. Simplify your answer.
Solution
P(t)= p*e^(kt)
1050=630 e^(k*3)
1050/630=e^(3k)
Taking ln on both sides
ln(1050/630)/3=k
now the population grows to 4 times. Therefore if initially it is 630,then after t it becomes 4*630=2520
2520=630 e^(t*ln(1050/630)/3)
4= e^(t*ln(1050/630)/3)
Taking ln on both sides
ln 4= t*ln(1050/630)/3
3 ln 4/ ln(1050/630)=t
t=8 yrs approximately
