SOLUTION: Use the logistic growth model f(x) = 160/ 1 + 8e^(−2x). Find the carrying capacity.

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Question 1139497: Use the logistic growth model
f(x) = 160/ 1 + 8e^(−2x).

Find the carrying capacity.

Answer by greenestamps(13196)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The carrying capacity in a logistic growth model is the value of the function when x is very large.

When x is very large, the exponential goes to 0.

So the carrying capacity is .

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