MHR • Advanced Functions 12 Solutions 660
MHR • Advanced Functions 12 Solutions 660
MHR • Advanced Functions 12 Solutions 660
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Chapter 7 Section 5 Question 13 Page 407<br />
Answers may vary. A sample solution is shown.<br />
a), b)<br />
Data on bacteria in a petri dish over several days.<br />
Day<br />
Bacteria (thousands)<br />
1 2.8<br />
2 7.2<br />
3 17.6<br />
4 40.0<br />
5 78.6<br />
6 <strong>12</strong>5.2<br />
7 162.8<br />
8 183.8<br />
9 193.4<br />
10 197.4<br />
c)<br />
d) The logistic curve models the data almost perfectly.<br />
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