Since 1960, the growth in world population (in millions) closely fits the exponential function defined by where

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Since 1960, the growth in world population (in millions) closely fits the exponential function defined by

where t is the number of years since 1960. 

a. World population was about 3686 million in 1970. How closely does the function approximate this value?

b. Use the function to approximate world population in 2000. (The actual 2000 population was about 6115 million.)

c. Estimate world population in the year 2015.

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Calculus With Applications

ISBN: 9780321831101

10th Edition

Authors: Margaret L Lial, Raymond N Greenwell, Nathan P Ritchey

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