SOLUTION: Q5. The logistic growth function f(t) = 400/1+9.0e^-0.22t describes the population of a species of butterflies tmonths after they are introduced to a non-threatening habitat. How

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Question 1005554: Q5. The logistic growth function f(t) = 400/1+9.0e^-0.22t describes the population of a species of butterflies tmonths after they are introduced to a non-threatening habitat. How many butterflies are expected in the habitat after 12 months?
a. 480 butterflies
b. 401 butterflies
c. 244 butterflies
d. 4800 butterflies

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Using the formula:
f(t) = 400/1+9.0e^-0.22t
After 12 months (assuming 't' = months.)
f(t) = 400/1+9.0e^-0.22x12
f(t) = 243.56 butterflies.
or c) 244 butterflies.
Hope this helps :-)