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Grade 12Botany

In 2005, for each of the 14 million people present in a country, 0.028 were born and 0.008 died during the year. Using exponential equation, the number of people present in 2015 is predicted as:
a. 25 millions
b. 17 millions
c. 20 millions
d. 18 millions

Profile image of Rinku
10 Years agoGrade 12
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer10 Years ago
dN/dT = rN
 
\DeltaN/\DeltaT = rN
 
as we know that r = b-d
r =  0.028-0.008
  = 0.020
N = initial poulation = 14 million
 
\DeltaN/\DeltaT = 0.020x14 million
 
\DeltaN/10 = 0.28
\DeltaN = 2.8 million
\DeltaN = N- Ni = 2.8
Nf = 2.8 + 14 = 16.8 million
So answer is (b) 17 million.
 
Profile image of Rinku
10 Years ago
As given in question we are to use exponential equation.
Why we are using this equation to solve this problem ?
 Please tell me in detail ..
Profile image of Akshat Jain
10 Years ago
Exponential equation is integral form of this equation i.e. Nt =N0 ert
If you use this equation then you will fell difficulties to solve exponetial function.
But this equation can also be used to solve this problem..
Thanks For Such A Good Question ..
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10 Years ago
 
dN/dT = rN
 
\DeltaN/\DeltaT = rN
 
as we know that r = b-d
r =  0.028-0.008
  = 0.020
N = initial poulation = 14 million
 
\DeltaN/\DeltaT = 0.020x14 million
 
\DeltaN/10 = 0.28
\DeltaN = 2.8 million
\DeltaN = N- Ni = 2.8
Nf = 2.8 + 14 = 16.8 million
So answer is (b) 17 million.