The growth model for a population is
Nt = N0ert
where Nt is the population at time t, N0 is the initial population and r is the per capita growth rate. How long does it take for the population numbers to double?
1
(ln 2)/r
2
2/r
3
1/(r ln 2)
4
1/r
The growth model for a population is
Nt = N0ert
where Nt is the population at time t, N0 is the initial population and r is the per capita growth rate. How long does it take for the population numbers to double?