Solve the problem.
-The number of reports of a certain virus has increased exponentially since 1960. The current number of cases can be approximated using the function , where t is the number of years since 1960. Estimate
The of cases in the year 2010.
A) 190
B) 266
C) 207
D) 240

Question

Solve the problem.
-The number of reports of a certain virus has increased exponentially since 1960. The current number of cases can be approximated using the function  , where t is the number of years since 1960. Estimate
The of cases in the year 2010.
A) 190 
B) 266 
C) 207 
D) 240

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Substitute t = 50 into the given function to find the number of cases in the year 2010.
11e^(0.09*50) ≈ 266.26
Round to the nearest whole number to get 266. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Solve the Problem. -The Number of Reports of a Certain Virus Has Increased