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Logistic Growth The logistic growth model represents the proportion of new cars with a global positioning system (GPS). Let represent 2006, represent 2007, and so on.
(a) What proportion of new cars in 2006 had a GPS?
(b) Determine the maximum proportion of new cars that have a GPS.
c) Using a graphing utility, graph .
(d) When will of new cars have a GPS?
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