A certain species of alligators is to be introduced into a swamp, and wildlife experts estimate the population will grow to P(t)=(674)3^t/2, where t represents the number of years from the time of introduction.  Step 1 of 2: What is the tripling-time for this population of alligators?

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A certain species of alligators is to be introduced into a swamp, and wildlife experts estimate the population will grow to P(t)=(674)3^t/2, where t represents the number of years from the time of introduction. 

Step 1 of 2: What is the tripling-time for this population of alligators?

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