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1.6 Exponentials and logarithms

1.6 Exponentials and logarithms

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Question 64

The population of a bacterial colony, PPP, is being monitored in a laboratory. The number of bacteria is modelled by the equation

log⁡10P=2+0.04t \log_{10} P = 2 + 0.04t log10​P=2+0.04t

where t t\,t is the time in hours after monitoring began.

Use the equation of the model to answer parts (a) and (b).

a.

Find the initial population of the bacterial colony.

[2]
b.

After T T\,T hours, the population reaches 500. Find the value of TTT, giving your answer to 2 decimal places.

[3]
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1.6 Exponentials and logarithms Questions

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104 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 1.6 Exponentials and logarithms, covering 1.6.1 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.6.2 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.6.3 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.6.4 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.6.5 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.6.6 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.6.7 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.6.8 Exponentials and logarithms, and 1.6.9 Exponentials and logarithms. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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