Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Logistic Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 667: 23a

Answer

$(A)$

Work Step by Step

Goal: $\displaystyle \quad f(x)=\frac{N}{1+Ab^{-x}}$, where $N$ = limiting value = about $7$ (B and C are eliminated). Cases A and D both have A=5.4, so we don't observe $f(0)$. The graph is rising, so $b\gt 1,$ and cases A and D both have this. We have a choice of $b$ being either $1.2$ or $6.2$. Since f(x) is roughly exponential for small x, and we have for $x=0$, the value $f(0)\approx 1$. Increasing x by 1 (from 0 to 1), we expect $f(x)$ to rise by the factor $b.$ The graph suggests a factor of $1.2$ rather than $6.2$, (approximating $f(1)$, the value is about 1.5), so our choice is $(A)$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.