How Does Caffeine Decrease in Your Bloodstream Over Time?

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The discussion focuses on the mathematical relationship between caffeine levels in the bloodstream and time, specifically using the formula t = 5(log P / log 0.5). Participants analyze two scenarios: calculating the time required for caffeine to decrease to 25% of its original amount and determining the percentage of caffeine remaining after a specified period. The calculations reveal that it takes approximately 10 hours for caffeine to drop to 25%, and by 10:30 pm, 12.5% of the caffeine remains in the bloodstream after consumption at 5:00 pm.

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I'm having trouble with this question.

The percent "P", of caffeine remaining in your bloodstream is related to the elapsed time, "t', in hours, by t = 5(log P/ log 0.5)

a) How long will it take for the amount of caffeine to drop to 25% of the amount consumed?

b) Suppose you drink a cup of coffee after dinner at 5:00 pm. What % of the caffeine will remain in your system when you go to bed at 10:30 pm.
 
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a) What would P be if the caffeine in your blood stream is now 25% of the original amount consumed?

b) What variable, t or P, do you know in this case? How would you solve for the other one?
 

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