A cooler has a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. A

Last updated: 7/9/2022

A cooler has a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. A bottled drink is placed in the cooler with an initial temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The function f(t) = Ce^(-kt) + 32 represents the situation, where t is time in minutes, C is a constant, and k is a constant. After 3 minutes the bottle has a temperature of 42 degrees. What is the approximate value of k? Select the correct answer below: 0.445 0.465 0.497 0.512 0.541