Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 9T
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The population of an island from 1970 to 2020 is modeled by the logistic function:
P(t)= 150,000/1+5e^-.124t
where t is the number of years that have passed since 1970.
A.) find the exact population of the island in 1970 and 2020
B.) given that the logistic growth model will also be valid in the future, write down the largest possible population that the island will ever be able to accommodate
C.) find the number of years it took for the population of the island to reach 100,000
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