If a disease spreads at a rate of 3% per week, what will be the total percentage of the population infected after 4 weeks, assuming no recovery? (2021)
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If a disease spreads at a rate of 3% per week, what will be the total percentage of the population infected after 4 weeks, assuming no recovery? (2021)
12.36%
10.5%
11.5%
15%
Using the formula for compound growth: Total infected = 100 × (1 - (1 - 0.03)^4) = 100 × (1 - 0.88) = 12.36%.
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Q: If a disease spreads at a rate of 3% per week, what will be the total percentage of the population infected after 4 weeks, assuming no recovery? (2021)
Solution: Using the formula for compound growth: Total infected = 100 × (1 - (1 - 0.03)^4) = 100 × (1 - 0.88) = 12.36%.
