Chapter 6: Problem 22
Solve the following for \(r\). a. \(0.9=e^{r}\) b. \(2=e^{r}\) c. \(0.75=e^{r}\)
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Chapter 6: Problem 22
Solve the following for \(r\). a. \(0.9=e^{r}\) b. \(2=e^{r}\) c. \(0.75=e^{r}\)
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