Assuming P≥0,, suppose that a population develops according to the logistic equation dP/dt=0.06P−0.0003P^2 where t is measured in weeks. 1. What is the carrying capacity? 2. What is the value of k? 3. For what values of P is the population increasing? 4. For what values of P is the population decreasing?

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Assuming P≥0,, suppose that a population develops according to the logistic equation dP/dt=0.06P−0.0003P^2 where t is measured in weeks.

1. What is the carrying capacity?

2. What is the value of k?

3. For what values of P is the population increasing?

4. For what values of P is the population decreasing?

 

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