Question

The number of fruit flies in an experimental population after t hours is given by

Q(t) = 20e^0.03t, t > 0. Find the initial number of fruit flies in the population.
A Q(72) = 173
B.Q(0) = 20e
C. Q(0) = 72
D. Q(0) = 20
E. None of them

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

just substitute 0 for time in your equation, you will get 20.