Problem 4. Suppose a renewable population grows logistically according to N = 888 1+ be¯ ―rt (a) Find the carrying capacity for the population. (b) If the initial population is 145, calculate the value of b. (c) Suppose r = 0.46 per year. What would be the percentage growth factor in the absence of constraints?

Problem 4. Suppose a renewable population grows logistically according to N = 888 1+ be¯ ―rt (a) Find the carrying capacity for the population. (b) If the initial population is 145, calculate the value of b. (c) Suppose r = 0.46 per year. What would be the percentage growth factor in the absence of constraints?

Intermediate Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285195728

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter11: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section11.2: Applications Of Exponential Functions

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