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Quadratic Functions Applications

Logistic Population Model

Problem 3- Use the logistic equation to find the carrying capacity of the environment (K)

The logistic equation,

is often written as

where K is carrying capacity of the environment. What must K equal for these two forms of the logistic equation to be equivalent?

 

A.

 

K = αN

B.

 

K = 1/α

C.

 

K =

D.

 

K = α/r
E. K = α/(rN)

Problem 4- Find the value of N where the instantaneous rate of population change is maximized.

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