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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions · Challenge problem

A bacteria population grows according to P(t)=P0ektP(t)=P_0e^{kt}, with tt in hours. After 22 hours there are 500500 bacteria, and after 55 hours there are 40004000. Find the initial population P0P_0.