Moss is growing on a stone at an exponential rate

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Differential Equations · Differential Equations

Problem

5. Moss is growing on a stone at an exponential rate, where the rate of growth is proportional to the amount at the time tt. If there are 16 cm216 \mathrm{~cm}^{2} of moss on June 1, and 60 cm260 \mathrm{~cm}^{2} on July 1 ( 30 days later), to the nearest square centimeter, how much will there be on September 1 ( 92 days later)? (A) 151 (B) 921 (C) 3601 (D) 9601

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