The amount of caffeine (in milligrams) left in an adult body t hours after drinking a 16 oz. coke is modeled by . What is the initial population?
A) 127.82
B) 0.83
C) 154
D) 0.17
E) 1

Question

The amount of caffeine (in milligrams) left in an adult body t hours after drinking a 16 oz. coke is modeled by  . What is the initial population?
A) 127.82 
B) 0.83 
C) 154 
D) 0.17 
E) 1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the given function, the initial population is represented by the constant term, which is the value of e to the power of zero. 
11ec1b6e_3c4d_1648_bbf8_fd5fd302e723_TBX8728_11 = 154 when t=0, which represents the initial population. Therefore, the answer is (C) 154.

The Amount of Caffeine (In Milligrams) Left in an Adult