Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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Chapter 5 - 5.5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Models - 5.5 Exercises - Page 406: 36b

Answer

$36$

Work Step by Step

From the previous part, we have the equation for a learning curve: $N= 30 (1-e^{\frac{t}{20} \ln \frac{11}{30}})$ Plug in $N=25$ to find $t$. Therefore, $25= 30 (1-e^{\frac{t}{20} \ln \frac{11}{30}})$ Simplify: $\dfrac{5}{6}=1- e^{\frac{t}{20} \ln \frac{11}{30}}$ or, $\ln \dfrac{1}{6}=\ln [1- e^{\frac{t}{20} \ln \frac{11}{30}}]$ or, $\dfrac{1}{6}=\dfrac{t}{20} \ln \dfrac{11}{30}$ This gives: $t \approx 36$
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