On January 1, 1879, Records Show That 500 of a Fish

question 111

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 1879, records show that 500 of a fish called Atlantic striped bass were introduced into the San Francisco Bay. In 1899, the first year fishing for bass was allowed, 100,000 of these bass were caught, representing 10% of the population at the start of 1899. Owing to reproduction, at any moment in time the bass population is growing at a rate proportional to the population at that moment. Assume that when fishing starts in 1899, the rate at which bass are caught is proportional to the square of the population with constant of proportionality . Write a differential equation satisfied by B(t) , for t > 20.

Understand the concept of controlled drinking and the debate around it.

Identify the consequences and social factors associated with alcohol use and abuse.

Recognize the influence of cultural, socioeconomic, and psychological factors on drinking patterns.

Describe the history and outcomes of the temperance movement and Prohibition.

---

Definitions:

Downward-Sloping Demand

A market condition where demand for a product decreases as its price increases, illustrating the inverse relationship between price and demand.

Pure Monopolist

A single seller in a market that has complete control over the supply of a product and where no close substitutes exist.

Reselling

The act of selling again or selling something that has already been sold or owned, often seen in markets for goods like tickets, merchandise, and real estate.