The initial number of people that are sick with the flu is 36 and growing at a rate of 8% every day. How many people will be sick with the flu 11 days.

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Ayaan

6 July, 23:27

The initial number of people that are sick with the flu is 36 and growing at a rate of 8% every day. How many people will be sick with the flu 11 days.

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Caylee Gibson · Answer 1

This is an example of an exponential growth problem.

The formula for this is : y = x (1+r) ^t

y = final amount

x = starting amount = 36

r = rate = 8% = 0.08

t = time = 11 days

y = 36 (1+0.08) ^11

y = 36 (1.08) ^11

y = 36*2.3316389

y = 83.94 = 84 people