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A bacterial culture grows at a rate proportional to its size, and it doubles every 77 hours. Which of the following is a model for the population P(t)P(t), where tt is measured in hours and P0P_0 is the initial population?

A.P(t)=P0e(ln2)t/7P(t) = P_0 e^{(\ln 2)t/7}
B.P(t)=P0e7tP(t) = P_0 e^{7t}
C.P(t)=P0et/7P(t) = P_0 e^{t/7}
D.P(t)=P0(2)7tP(t) = P_0 (2)^{7t}

Explanation

Core Concept

The solution of dPdt=kP\dfrac{dP}{dt} = kP is P0ektP_0e^{kt}; doubling in 77 hours gives e7k=2e^{7k} = 2, so k=ln27k = \dfrac{\ln 2}{7}.

Correct Answer

AP(t)=P0e(ln2)t/7P(t) = P_0 e^{(\ln 2)t/7}

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