The population of a community is known to increase at a rate proportional to the number of people present at time t. If an initial population Po has doubled in 5 years, how long will it take to triple? Select the correct response: 7.9 yrs none of the choices 10 yrs О 5 5 yrs

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The population of a community is known to increase at a rate proportional to the number of people present at
time t. If an initial population Po has doubled in 5 years, how long will it take to triple?
Select the correct response:
7.9 yrs
none of the choices
10 yrs
О 5
5 yrs
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