The population of Cambridge was 37 000 in 1900, and was about 109 000 in 2000. Given

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The population of Cambridge was 37 000 in 1900, and was about 109 000 in 2000. Given that the population, P, at a time t years after 1900 can be modelled using the equation P = P0kt,

a. Find the values of P0 and k

b. Evaluate dP/dt in the year 2000

c. Interpret your answer to part b in the context of the model.

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Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics Year 2

ISBN: 9781292183404

1st Edition

Authors: Greg Attwood, Jack Barraclough, Ian Bettison, David Goldberg, Alistair Macpherson, Joe Petran

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