Answer:
0.9%
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
A nest of ant is represented by the exponential growth function :
P(w)=24,000(1.063)^w
Where w = number of weeks
Recall :
Growth function is generally represented as :
P(t) = A(1 + r)^t
Where ; A is the initial population figure; r = growth rate and t = time
Hence, the growth rate per week of the function given is :
(1 + r) = 1.063
r = 1.063 - 1
r = 0.063
Number of days in a week = 7
Hence, growth rate per day = r /7
0.063 / 7
= 0.009
(0.009 * 100%) = 0.9%
