Answer: Approximately 51 years.
Step-by-step explanation: A population grows by changing exponentially over time, which can be mathematically demonstrated as:
[tex]P=P_{0}e^{rt}[/tex]
where
P is the population after time
P₀ is initial population, when time = 0
r is a percentage rate of growth
t is time passed
In this case, we have to calculate the amount of time it has passed for a population to double, so [tex]P=2P_{0}[/tex]:
[tex]2P_{0}=P_{0}e^{0.0135t}[/tex]
[tex]e^{0.0135t}=2[/tex]
[tex]ln(e^{0.0135t})=ln2[/tex]
Using Logarithm Rule [tex]ln(e^{k})=k[/tex]:
[tex]0.0135t=0.693[/tex]
t = 51.34
For a population with rate of 1.35%, it will take approximately 51 years to double.
