Question
The logistic growth function P(t)= 160/ 1 + 9e^-0.165t describes the population of the endangered species of elk "t" years after they were introduced into the habitat.
a. How many elk were initially introduced into the habitat?
b. How many elk are expected after 6 years?
What is the limited size of elk population sustained by the habitat?
a. How many elk were initially introduced into the habitat?
b. How many elk are expected after 6 years?
What is the limited size of elk population sustained by the habitat?
Answers
Steve
P(0) = 160/(1+9) = 16
Just plug in t=6 for the population after 6 years.
Note that as t->∞, e^-0.165t -> 0
So, the maximum possible population is 160
See
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=160%2F+%281+%2B+9e^%28-0.165t%29%29+for+t+%3D+0..50
Just plug in t=6 for the population after 6 years.
Note that as t->∞, e^-0.165t -> 0
So, the maximum possible population is 160
See
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=160%2F+%281+%2B+9e^%28-0.165t%29%29+for+t+%3D+0..50
maysam
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