A medication in the bloodstream decays according to the model

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · A Level · Mathematics · Exponentials and logarithms · Exponentials and logarithms

Problem

A medication in the bloodstream decays according to the model Q(t)=Q0ektQ(t)=Q_0 e^{kt}, where k=−0.25 hr−1k=-0.25\,\text{hr}^{-1}. How many hours will pass before 90\% of the initial amount remains? Give your answer to two decimal places.

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