Question 3

In 2001, there were 8365 cell phone subscribers in Gambang. In 2018, the number of
cell phone subscribers in Gambang is found to be 30874. Assume that number of cell
phone subscribers increases exponentially.
(a) Determine the growth constant and write the exponential growth model that
describes the cell phone subscribers in Gambang after 2001.

P(0) = 8365
P(17) = 30874
30874 = 8365e^17k
1.306 = k (17)
K = 1.306/17
K = 0.0768

(b) When will the number of cell phone subscribers in Gambang reach 360416?

360416 = 8365e^0.0768t
360416/8365 = e^0.0768t
43.09 = e^0.0768t
ln 43.09 = 0.0768t
3.763 = 0.0768t
3.763/0.0768 = t
49 = t
2001 + 49 = 2050

(c) By using any online tool or software, plot the graph of the exponential growth
model.