The Number of Students Infected with the Flu on a College

question 3

Multiple Choice

The number of students infected with the flu on a college campus after t days is modeled by the function $\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { t } ) = \frac { 600 } { 1 + 39 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.3 \mathrm { t } } }$ What was the initial number of infected students?

• A) 30 students
• B) 600 students
• C) 39 students
• D) 15 students

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied equals the quantity demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Efficiency

The optimal use of resources to achieve the desired outcome with minimal waste or effort.

Equity

Refers to fairness or justice in the distribution of wealth, resources, and opportunities.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total net benefit to society.